Best time to visit Harbin, China
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Harbin are May, September, April — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | May | 20.8° | 8.7° | 345.5 mm | 76 | 10.1 h | 84 |
| 2 ★ | September | 21.4° | 12° | 373.3 mm | 68 | 8.8 h | 84 |
| 3 ★ | April | 14.5° | 1.5° | 104.4 mm | 50 | 10 h | 77 |
| 4 | June | 25.2° | 15.3° | 625.2 mm | 102 | 10.1 h | 77 |
| 5 | August | 25.6° | 18° | 765.4 mm | 111 | 9.5 h | 72 |
| 6 | October | 12.5° | 2.6° | 140.8 mm | 45 | 8.6 h | 72 |
| 7 | July | 28.2° | 20.1° | 834.5 mm | 111 | 10.7 h | 71 |
| 8 | March | 5.7° | -5.8° | 68.8 mm | 51 | 9.4 h | 58 |
| 9 | February | -5.7° | -16.5° | 38.1 mm | 30 | 8.3 h | 49 |
| 10 | January | -11.7° | -21° | 24.8 mm | 35 | 7.6 h | 48 |
| 11 | December | -10.5° | -18° | 32.9 mm | 33 | 7.5 h | 48 |
| 12 | November | 0.1° | -7.4° | 168 mm | 59 | 6.4 h | 41 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
When to visit Harbin by month
Month-specific guides: the best time to visit Harbin in each month, with the travel-comfort score and typical weather.
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