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Harbin in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Harbin in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around -11 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
45/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#3
Sun
#12
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Harbin · DecemberPhoto: Tracy Hunter · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- -11 °C
- Average low
- -21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 2 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 85 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -1 | -10 | 3 | 14 | 2.4 | 75 | 3.1 | 49 |
| December (selected) | -11 | -21 | 2 | 7 | 1.9 | 85 | 2.8 | 45 |
| January | -13 | -23 | 1 | 4 | 2.6 | 87 | 2.7 | 46 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (45/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +4 | +10.3 °C | +10.4 °C | +1.4 | +7 mm | +0.5 h | -10.2 % | +0.3 m/s |
| January | +1 | -1.8 °C | -2.7 °C | -0.8 | -2.7 mm | +0.7 h | +1.5 % | -0.2 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Harbin in December?
The average daily high is around -11 °C, with an average daily low of about -21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Harbin in December?
The curated estimate is about 2 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 7 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Harbin?
By the climate score, April, May, June and September are the strongest months for Harbin. December is not among them.