How hot is Harbin in January?

Daytime highs in Harbin in January average -11°C (12°F); nights drop to about -20°C.

Does it rain in Harbin in January?

Expect around 1.7 rainy days and 5 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Harbin?

January is a challenging month to visit Harbin — consider April–May & September instead. Overall travel score: 0.8/10. The best months are April–May & September.

Harbin weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Harbin — consider April–May & September instead. Expect highs around -11°C, lows near -20°C, and about 1.7 days with rain.

0.8 · Challengingtravel score for January

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Avg high

-11°C

Avg low

-20°C

Rainfall

5 mm

Rain days

1.7

Sunshine

7.6 h/day

Daylight

8.9 h

What to pack for Harbin in January

serious winter gear: insulated coat, thermal layers

Humidity averages 66%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Harbin: April–May & September. See the full best time to visit Harbin guide.

Harbin in January: the details

In January, Harbin sees average daytime highs of -11°C (12°F) and overnight lows of -20°C (-3°F). Rainfall totals roughly 5 mm across 1.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.6 hours per day with 8.9 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 66%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Harbin, China (45.75, 126.65) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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