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Harbin Weather in May

Compared with April, the weather of Harbin in May is warmer. The average daytime temperature is 21°C (70°F), and the average night temperature is 8°C (46°F). The temperature difference between day and night can be obviously sensed. Even though the average precipitation increases to 40 mm, the average humidity is only 51%, so it is still dry.

In this month, Harbin becomes picturesque. All mountains are covered with green. The tender grass is like a green carpet, and you may want to roll on it to smell fresh fragrance. Some flowers such as azaleas, peony flowers, tulips, and lilacs are in full bloom, making the city more colorful and attractive.

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Averages for Harbin Weather in May

Temperature: 15°C / 59°F

High Temperature: 21°C / 70°F

Low Temperature: 8°C / 46°F

Humidity: 51%

Rainfall: 40 mm

Rainy Days: 10 days

Sunrise: 03:48 ~ 04:21

Sunset: 18:41 ~ 19:15

Air Quality in May
Average AQI:48

What to Wear in Harbin in May

With the rise of temperature, you can bring some thin clothes such as long-sleeve shirts, jackets, thin coats, cotton and linen suit and jeans. However cotton wadded jackets, light sweaters and wind coats are indispensable, for they can protect you from coldness at night.

Thing to Do in Harbin in May

May is a good time to have an outing and enjoy flowers in Harbin. Jinlongshan National Forest Park is a well-known place to appreciate azaleas, where the sea of azaleas stretches along the mountain slope, accompanied by strange stones and mountain springs. Azalea Festival is usually held in mid-May in the scenic area, and tourists can take part in self-driving, tent camping and picking wild vegetables. Tourists also can go to Harbin National Forest Park to admire various plants, where the environment is quiet and the landscape is beautiful. As many as 13 specialized botanical areas are established and more than 1,200 domestic and exotic plants grow there. In May, peony flowers, tulips and roses come into bloom in the garden, attracting more visitors.

Other Tips

The climate in Harbin in May is relatively dry, you may feel dry especially when you sleep on the unique heatable brick bed in Harbin; therefore, you need to drink more water and have enough fruit. As all kinds of flowers bloom and pollens spread in the air, if you have a pollen allergy, you should take anti-allergic medicine before going outside and keep your distance from flowers. Protecting yourself from insect bites and bee stings is necessary when enjoying the flowers. The weather in May is changeable, so you’d better take a thick coat.

What is the temperature in Harbin in May?

High/Low Temperatures of Harbin in May

Air Quality of Harbin in May

Historical Harbin Weather in May

Apr	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Apr	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	18.3°C / 64.9°F	5.5°C / 41.9°F	04:21 / 18:41	45
2	18.5°C / 65.3°F	5.7°C / 42.3°F	04:19 / 18:42	74
3	18.7°C / 65.7°F	5.9°C / 42.6°F	04:18 / 18:43	78
4	19°C / 66.2°F	6.2°C / 43.2°F	04:16 / 18:45	57
5	19.2°C / 66.6°F	6.4°C / 43.5°F	04:15 / 18:46	32
6	19.4°C / 66.9°F	6.7°C / 44.1°F	04:13 / 18:47	69
7	19.7°C / 67.5°F	6.9°C / 44.4°F	04:12 / 18:48	51
8	19.9°C / 67.8°F	7.1°C / 44.8°F	04:11 / 18:50	49
9	20.2°C / 68.4°F	7.4°C / 45.3°F	04:09 / 18:51	43
10	20.4°C / 68.7F	7.6°C / 45.7°F	04:08 / 18:52	49
11	20.6°C / 69.1°F	7.8°C / 46°F	04:07 / 18:53	35
12	20.9°C / 69.6°F	8.1°C / 46.6°F	04:06 / 18:55	87
13	21.1°C / 70°F	8.3°C / 46.9°F	04:04 / 18:56	45
14	21.4°C / 70.5°F	8.5°C / 47.3°F	04:03 / 18:57	50
15	21.6°C / 70.9°F	8.8°C / 47.8°F	04:02 / 18:58	68
16	21.8°C / 71.2°F	9°C / 48.2°F	04:01 / 18:59	63
17	22.1°C / 71.8°F	9.3°C / 48.7°F	04:00 / 19:01	53
18	22.3°C / 72.1°F	9.5 °C / 49.1°F	03:59 / 19:02	43
19	22.5°C / 72.5°F	9.7°C / 49.5°F	03:58 / 19:03	40
20	22.7°C / 72.9°F	9.9 °C / 49.8°F	03:57 / 19:04	36
21	23°C / 73.4°F	10.2°C / 50.4°F	03:56 / 19:05	28
22	23.2°C / 73.8°F	10.4°C / 50.7°F	03:55 / 19:06	21
23	23.4°C / 74.1°F	10.6°C / 51.1°F	03:54 / 19:07	21
24	23.6°C / 74.5°F	10.9°C / 51.6°F	03:53 / 19:08	80
25	23.8°C / 74.8°F	11.1°C / 52°F	03:52 / 19:09	64
26	24°C / 75.2°F	11.3°C / 52.3°F	03:51 / 19:10	55
27	24.1°C / 75.4°F	11.5°C / 52.7°F	03:51 / 19:11	40
28	24.3°C / 75.7°F	11.8°C / 53.2°F	03:50 / 19:12	44
29	24.5°C / 76.1°F	12°C / 53.6°F	03:49 / 19:13	27
30	24.7°C / 76.5°F	12.2°C / 54°F	03:49 / 19:14	43
31	24.8°C / 76.6°F	12.4°C / 54.3°F	03:48 / 19:15	43

- Last updated on Sep. 20, 2019 -