October · China
Best time to visit Harbin in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Harbin in October
Average temperature 6°C, 27 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
1.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Harbin scores 1.4/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 27 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Harbin's ice festival, Russian churches and Siberian winters make it China's frozen north.
October in Harbin — the hardest end of the year
Expect 6°C (43°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 27 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 1.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, November is materially better in Harbin — 6.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Harbin in October?
- In October, Harbin averages 6°C, 27 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Harbin?
- October earns a 1.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Harbin in October?
- Expect about 27 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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