Harbin in October

Outside the best window (Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer)). Across China: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatInside Harbin's best window: Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer).
• JuneGreatInside Harbin's best window: Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer).
• JulyGreatInside Harbin's best window: Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer).
• AugustGreatInside Harbin's best window: Jan (ice festival), Jun–Aug (cool summer).

• HarbinHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 25 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 25 days
• Northeast, China · Harbin, Changchun, Shenyangbest weather

  Winters to −25 °C (−13 °F); the Harbin Ice and Snow World runs roughly late December to February.Winters to −13 °F (−25 °C); the Harbin Ice and Snow World runs roughly late December to February.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• National Day big impact

  1–7 Oct (Golden Week) · China

  The biggest travel week of the year: sights at capacity, Tiananmen Square decorated with tight security, prices doubled.

Crowds · China overall

High

Prices · China overall

High

China overall: Clear skies and colour, but avoid 1–7 October; the rest of the month is ideal.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Harbin, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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