Harbin vs Sapporo in January

Sapporo is the better pick in January — 40 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Harbin is freezing, dry, poor air quality.

Harbin vs SapporoJanuary climate, side by side

HarbinSapporo
Comfort score32/100 (F)40/100 (F)
Feels-like high-17°C-5°C
Avg high / low-11° / -24°-1° / -7°
Rainfall4 mm56 mm
Rainy days113
Humidity68%79%
Air quality (AQI)10538

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Harbin vs Sapporo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Harbin or Sapporo?
Sapporo is the better pick in January — 40 vs 32 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sapporo is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Harbin is freezing, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Harbin vs Sapporo in January?
In January, Harbin averages -11°C high / -24°C low with about 4 mm of rain; Sapporo averages -1°C high / -7°C low with about 56 mm.