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Harbin in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Harbin in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Harbin, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Harbin in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Harbin in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 137 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the wettest month of the year in Harbin;

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
137 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Harbin has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Harbin in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Harbin for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +13°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +26°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 56% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +21°C.

Is Harbin warm or cold in August?

Harbin is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +19°C to +17°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Harbin, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Harbin in August

Harbin weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+26°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+11°C+6°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+36°C+37°C+31°C
Rainfall
151 mm137 mm67 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%78%70%
Air pressure
1003 HPa1006 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
348
Cloudy days
879
Rainy days
201913
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 151 mm to 137 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 3 to 4.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Harbin in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Harbin is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Harbin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 165 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 71 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Harbin, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Harbin wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Harbin?

This is the weather in Harbin in August 2024:
1 August
☁️
+31°C
2 August
🌧️
+24°C
3 August
🌧️
+26°C
4 August
☁️
+25°C
5 August
☁️
+21°C
6 August
☁️
+24°C
7 August
☁️
+21°C
8 August
☁️
+26°C
9 August
☁️
+26°C
10 August
☁️
+27°C
11 August
🌧️
+26°C
12 August
🌧️
+24°C
13 August
☁️
+25°C
14 August
☀️
+29°C
15 August
☀️
+30°C
16 August
☀️
+30°C
17 August
☀️
+30°C
18 August
🌧️
+30°C
19 August
☁️
+27°C
20 August
☀️
+29°C
21 August
☁️
+29°C
22 August
☁️
+25°C
23 August
☀️
+27°C
24 August
☁️
+25°C
25 August
☁️
+25°C
26 August
☀️
+23°C
27 August
☁️
+23°C
28 August
☁️
+24°C
29 August
🌧️
+20°C
30 August
☁️
+21°C
31 August
☁️
+21°C
In August 2024 Harbin had 7 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Harbin climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Harbin in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+8°C) and the highest in 2007 (+12°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 327 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 878 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Harbin in August:

Is August a good time to visit Harbin?

It’s always a good time to visit Harbin, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Harbin in August?

August is warm in Harbin. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Harbin rainy in August?

Harbin is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Harbin in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Harbin in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Harbin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Harbin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.