Harbin Weather
Harbin weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Harbin current weather
Harbin now (local time 17:00)
11°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 9°
- Humidity
- 55%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
5° – 19°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
15°
5°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
☁️
16°
5°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
⛅
17°
5°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☁️
18°
6°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☁️
19°
8°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
☁️
18°
5°
💧14%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
15°
9°
💧26%
Sun
10/11
☁️
19°
8°
💧18%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
20°
10°
💧33%
Tue
10/13
☁️
18°
8°
💧37%
Wed
10/14
☁️
18°
9°
💧6%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
16°
8°
💧10%
Fri
10/16
☀️
10°
5°
💧12%
Sat
10/17
☁️
9°
4°
💧20%
Best time to visit Harbin
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Harbin are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is July (average high 29°C) and the coldest is January (average low -24°C).
Harbin climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -13°C | -24°C | 5 mm | 87% | -35°C |
| Feb | -8°C | -20°C | 5 mm | 82% | -32°C |
| Mar | 2°C | -10°C | 11 mm | 67% | -24°C |
| AprBest | 13°C | 0°C | 22 mm | 55% | -17°C |
| MayBest | 22°C | 8°C | 54 mm | 56% | -12°C |
| JunBest | 28°C | 15°C | 104 mm | 63% | -7°C |
| JulBest | 29°C | 18°C | 135 mm | 71% | -5°C |
| AugBest | 27°C | 16°C | 104 mm | 72% | -7°C |
| SepBest | 22°C | 9°C | 54 mm | 67% | -13°C |
| Oct | 11°C | -1°C | 21 mm | 67% | -21°C |
| Nov | -1°C | -10°C | 13 mm | 74% | -28°C |
| Dec | -12°C | -21°C | 8 mm | 85% | -35°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Harbin weather month by month: what to wear
Harbin in OctoberThis month
October in Harbin is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C, around 21 mm of rain (dry) and 67% humidity — about 21°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin in November
November in Harbin is freezing: average highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 28°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
Harbin in December
December in Harbin is freezing: average highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C, around 8 mm of rain (dry) and 85% humidity — about 35°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; snow is possible.
Harbin in January
January in Harbin is freezing: average highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 87% humidity — about 35°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
Harbin in February
February in Harbin is freezing: average highs of -8°C and lows of -20°C, around 5 mm of rain (dry) and 82% humidity — about 32°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
Harbin in March
March in Harbin is freezing: average highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C, around 11 mm of rain (dry) and 67% humidity — about 24°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
Harbin in AprilBest month
April in Harbin is chilly: average highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C, around 22 mm of rain (dry) and 55% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin in MayBest month
May in Harbin is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C, around 54 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 56% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin in JuneBest month
June in Harbin is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 63% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin in JulyBest month
July in Harbin is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C, around 135 mm of rain (some rain) and 71% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin in AugustBest month
August in Harbin is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 72% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Harbin in SeptemberBest month
September in Harbin is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C, around 54 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 67% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Harbin?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Harbin are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is July (average high 29°C) and the coldest is January (average low -24°C).
›What's the weather like in Harbin in October, and what should I wear?
October in Harbin is chilly: average highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C, around 21 mm of rain (dry) and 67% humidity — about 21°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Harbin in November, and what should I wear?
November in Harbin is freezing: average highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C, around 13 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 28°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A heavy down jacket, thermals, gloves, a hat and non-slip shoes; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; snow is possible.
›When is the rainy season in Harbin?
Harbin is wettest in July, with about 135 mm on average, and driest in January, with about 5 mm.
›How cold does Harbin get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging -13°C by day and -24°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.