Harbin weather in December
December in Harbin: freezing, dry, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Harbin · #576 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Harbin climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -10°C / 14°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -20°C / -5°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -16°C / 3°F | |
| Rainfall | 8 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -22°C / -7°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13 cm / 5.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 100 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Harbin in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Harbin?
- December in Harbin: freezing, dry, with reliable snow — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Harbin on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Harbin in December?
- In December, Harbin averages a daily high of -10°C and a low of -20.3°C, with about 7.9 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Harbin in December?
- Harbin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 100 in December.
- Does it snow in Harbin in December?
- Harbin sees roughly 13 cm of snowfall in December.