When to go · Harbin
Harbin in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer)). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- −10°C14°F / −19°C−2°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- China overall
- Prices
- Low
- China overall
Verdict
GoodChina month rating
Outside the best window (Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer)). Across China: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
Weather in December
- HarbinHighs around -10 °C, lows around -19 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 14 °F, lows around −2 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Northeast, China · Harbin, Changchun, Shenyangcool
Winters to −25 °C; the Harbin Ice and Snow World runs roughly late December to February.Winters to −13 °F; the Harbin Ice and Snow World runs roughly late December to February.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Low
- Prices · China overall
- Low
China overall: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket