Harbin in December
4.8out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -11°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
-11°CAvg high
-21°CAvg low
2Rainy days (8 mm)
8:30 hDaylight
07:15Sunrise · 15:44 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -11°C
- Very dry: about 2 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -21°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (1.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13°C | -24°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | -7°C | -19°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 3°C | -8°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 13°C | 2°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 65 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 26°C | 16°C | 100 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 156 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 136 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 21°C | 10°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 12°C | 2°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 0°C | -10°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.6 |
| December | -11°C | -21°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Harbin in December?
Daytime highs average -11°C and nights about -21°C.
When is the best time to visit Harbin?
The best months are September, May, June.