September · China
Best time to visit Harbin in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Harbin in September
Average temperature 16°C, 40 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
1.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Harbin scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Harbin's ice festival, Russian churches and Siberian winters make it China's frozen north.
September in Harbin: expect compromises
September averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 daylight hours.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? November scores 6.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Harbin in September?
- In September, Harbin averages 16°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Harbin?
- September earns a 1.7/10 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 September?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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