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Harbin Weather

Harbin has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and very cold winters. The city the city is known for its coldest weather and longest winter as the average monthly high in January only reaches -13°C(8°F) and an low at -25°C(-13°F). The annual mean temperature is 4.25°C (39.7°F). Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival takes place in winter. It is the best time to enjoy the area's ice and snow and relative activities.

Four Seasons in Harbin
Spring - With  little  rainfall,  the  temperature  of  Harbin  in  spring  (March-May)  is  changeable  from  month  to  month.
Summer - From  June  to  August  has  plenty  of  rainfall,  and  as  such  Harbin  is  not  as  hot  as  the  other  cities  of  inland  China.
Fall - From  September  to  October  in  Harbin  has  little  rainfall  and  a  fluctuating  temperature;  it  is  also  windy.
Winter - Harbin  in  winter  (November  to  February)  is  the  coldest  city  of  China,  yet  it  is  also  one  of  the  most  attractive.  The  beautiful  and  startling  snowy  scenery  will  satisfy  your  desire  with  no  doubt.  Though  it  is  cold,  the  winter  of  Harbin  is  also  recommended.
Best Time to Visit

The  best  time  to  visit  Harbin  is  in  winter,  although  very  cold,  but  worth  it.  Snow  is  unique  in  this  city.