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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 61/100

Harbin in August

Fair · 61/100
High / low26° / 17°daily averages
Precipitation126 mm14 wet days
Cloud cover38%monthly average
45.75° N, 126.65° EElevation 140 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goHarbin · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61August
Best timeApr–May · Sep
August: high / low26° / 17°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Harbin averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 17° — warm weather by day. Expect around 126 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.

Days are 1.4° cooler than in July on average, and September is cooler again by about 5.4°.

August scores 61/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Harbin. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:33 and sets at 18:44 local time, giving 14 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 85 minutes over the month.

Why 61/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%94%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%87%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

China's best in August

Where to go in August
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Mangnai

Qinghai
22°Aug high
2wet days
95score
Mangnai
Golmud
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Golmud

Qinghai
23°Aug high
2wet days
94score
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Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan

Gansu
26°Aug high
4wet days
86score
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Jiuquan
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Jiuquan

Gansu
27°Aug high
4wet days
83score
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·Questions

Harbin in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Harbin?

August scores 61/100 for Harbin, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 14 wet days.

How warm is Harbin in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 17°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Harbin in August?

Harbin receives about 126 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 14 days.