Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
13°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Harbin
China · Asia
Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
13°F
Lows around -4°F
Precipitation
2 days/mo
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.2 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 2° and nights feel near -11°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
62%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
7 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 10°F, easing to about 5°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning4°F
Rain4%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday12°F
Rain4%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon10°F
Rain5%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening5°F
Rain4%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | -10 | 0.2 | 1 | 7.9 | 69 |
| Feb | 20 | -1 | 0.2 | 2 | 8.9 | 63 |
| Mar | 38 | 19 | 0.6 | 4 | 9.9 | 52 |
| Apr | 57 | 37 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.3 | 48 |
| May | 70 | 51 | 2.5 | 9 | 10.6 | 52 |
| Jun | 79 | 63 | 3.9 | 13 | 11.4 | 64 |
| Jul | 83 | 68 | 5.5 | 15 | 10.4 | 76 |
| Aug | 79 | 64 | 5.4 | 14 | 9.7 | 78 |
| Sep | 71 | 52 | 2.2 | 8 | 9.7 | 68 |
| Oct | 55 | 35 | 1.2 | 6 | 8.5 | 59 |
| Nov | 31 | 15 | 0.7 | 4 | 7.3 | 66 |
| Dec | 13 | -4 | 0.3 | 2 | 7.2 | 69 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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