Harbin weather in January
January in Harbin: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Harbin · #563 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 32/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Harbin climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -10°C / 15°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -21°C / -7°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -23°C / -9°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.9 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 105 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Harbin in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Harbin?
- January in Harbin: freezing, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Harbin on SeasonMap's comfort score (32/100).
- What is the weather like in Harbin in January?
- In January, Harbin averages a daily high of -9.7°C and a low of -21.5°C, with about 4.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Harbin in January?
- Harbin has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 105 in January.
- Does it snow in Harbin in January?
- Harbin sees roughly 7.9 cm of snowfall in January.