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Harbin weather in December

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Harbin December weather at a glance

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In December, Harbin averages -14.3°C, with typical highs of -10.2°C and lows of -18.4°C. The historical average is 2 wet days and 70% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in December, it is 13.4°C cooler than Seoul, with 3 fewer wet days.

Harbin December temperature & humidity

Average-14.3°CHigh -10.2° / low -18.4°
Humidity70%
Wet days2 days5% of days
Day–night range8.2°

Harbin December rain & wet days

Wet days2 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days5%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Harbin in December

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high -10.2°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -18.4°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarf
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Harbin December sunrise & sunset times

2026 December · Local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Sunrise on the 15th07:08
Sunset on the 15th15:50
Daylight duration8h 42m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-12-0106:5415:518h 57m
2026-12-1507:0815:508h 42m
2026-12-3107:1515:598h 44m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup

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Best months to visit Harbin

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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December weather by year

December 2024-15.3°1 wet days, 79% humidity
December 2025-13.3°2 wet days, 61% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

1-6°-14°
2-12°-17°
3-17°-21°
4-12°-20°
5-4°-16°
60°-8°
7-3°-11°
8-6°-15°
9-9°-18°
10-9°-16°
11-14°-19°
12-10°-18°
13-9°-16°
14-7°-17°
15-6°-15°
16-15°-21°
17-11°-20°
18-2°-17°
194°-5°1.5mm
20-6°-14°
21-11°-16°
22-5°-17°
23-1°-16°6.5mm
24-12°-21°
25-20°-26°
26-20°-28°
27-15°-23°
28-2°-16°
29-9°-15°
30-15°-22°
31-19°-24°

Frequently asked questions

What is Harbin weather like in December?

In December, Harbin averages -14.3°C, with typical highs of -10.2°C and lows of -18.4°C. The historical average is 2 wet days and 70% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Harbin in December?

There are about 2 wet days in December. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Harbin in December?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf.

What are the best months to visit Harbin?

Recent weather data rates April, May, September, October among the more comfortable months.

Where can I check Harbin weather in December in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Harbin in December?

On 2026-12-15, calculated sunrise is 07:08 and sunset is 15:50 in local time (Asia/Shanghai). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations