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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 72/100

Harbin in May

Good · 72/100
High / low21° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation42 mm10 wet days
Cloud cover39%monthly average
45.75° N, 126.65° EElevation 140 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goHarbin · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72May
Best timeApr–May · Sep
May: high / low21° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Harbin averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 42 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Days are 7.1° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 5.3°.

May scores 72/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Harbin.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:04 and sets at 18:57 local time, giving 14 h 54 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 69 minutes over the month.

Why 72/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%28%
Clear skies · 25%85%

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

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

China's best in May

Where to go in May
Jiuquan
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Jiuquan

Gansu
23°May high
3wet days
92score
Jiuquan
Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan

Gansu
22°May high
3wet days
92score
Jiayuguan
Sandaoqiao
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3

Sandaoqiao

Inner Mongolia
24°May high
3wet days
92score
Sandaoqiao
Wuhai
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4

Wuhai

Inner Mongolia
24°May high
4wet days
91score
Wuhai
·Questions

Harbin in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Harbin?

May scores 72/100 for Harbin, which we rate as good. Average highs are 21°C with 10 wet days.

How warm is Harbin in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Harbin in May?

Harbin receives about 42 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 10 days.