When to go · Harbin
Harbin in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 3°C37°F / −8°C18°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
MixedChina month rating
Outside the best window (Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Weather in March
- HarbinHighs around 3 °C, lows around -8 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 37 °F, lows around 18 °F, rain on about 12 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
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket