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Harbin Weather in February

Compared with January, Harbin weather in February is a little warmer. The average daytime temperature is -7°C (19°F), and the average night temperature is -20°C (-4°F). The temperature difference between day and night is great. The average precipitation is only 5mm, so the air is dry. The city is clad in silvery white dress this month, which attracts a lot of tourists.

Around mid-February, the locals celebrate the Lantern Festival. During that night, they will light the candles placed on the surface of the frozen river beforehand and then roll on the ice surface to drive disasters away. If you are travelling during this time, you can experience the tradition.

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Averages for Harbin Weather in February

Temperature: -14°C / 7°F

High Temperature: -7°C/ 19°F

Low Temperature: -20°C / -4°F

Humidity: 68%

Rainfall: 5 mm

Rainy Days: 6 days

Sunrise: 06:15 ~ 06:56

Sunset: 16:38 ~ 17:17

Air Quality in February
Average AQI:83

What to Wear in Harbin in February

If you are indoors, you can wear a thin sweater or a thin hoodie plus woolen trousers. If venturing outside, you must wear a thick sweater, a thick cotton-padded coat or down jacket, a wool hat and a cotton mask, snow boots, gloves, and scarf because of the cold climate in Harbin in February.

Things to Do in Harbin in February

In winter, snow and ice are highlights of Harbin and tourists are willing to brave the cold to enjoy themselves. As the largest ski resort in China at present, Yabuli International Ski Resort is definitely a paradise for ski lovers, where they can enjoy alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, sled skiing, dog sledding and snowmobile rides. At night, tourists can participate in a campfire party in the snow.

If you want to appreciate ice sculptures and experience Russian customs, you can go to the Sun Island Scenic Area. There you can visit the Ice and Snow Art Gallery to watch various sculptures. In Russian-flavor Town, dozens of Russian folk houses and villas show you the exotic charm. More specifically, the ticket for the town is a memorial passport to be stamped at each house.

Yabuli Ski Resort

Sun Island

Zhaolin Park

Snow Town

Other Tips

The weather in February is not comfortable, which is cold and dry, so you may feel your lips and skin dry; therefore, lip balm and moisturizers are necessary. Do not put your cell phone, wallet and other valuables in the outside pockets in case they are stolen. Daytime in winter is short in Harbin, so you should set out early in the morning. You are advised to wear contact lenses, which are convenient for skiing. You can take heating pads to keep you warm during outdoor activities.

What is the temperature in Harbin in February?

High/Low Temperatures of Harbin in February

Temperatures Graph of Harbin in February

Air Quality of Harbin in February

Historical Harbin Weather in February

Apr	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Apr	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	-9.6°C / 14.7°F	-21.5°C / -6.7°F	06:56 / 16:38	89
2	-9.3°C / 15.2°F	-21.3°C / -6.3°F	06:55 / 16:39	90
3	-9.1°C / 15.6°F	-21.1°C / -6°F	06:54 / 16:41	87
4	-8.9°C / 16°F	-20.9°C / -5.6°F	06:53 / 16:42	89
5	-8.6°C / 16.5°F	-20.7°C / -5.3°F	06:51 / 16:44	90
6	-8.4°C / 16.9°F	-20.4°C / -4.7°F	06:50 / 16:45	92
7	-8.1°C / 17.4°F	-20.2°C / -4.4°F	06:49 / 16:47	93
8	-7.8°C / 18°F	-20°C / -4°F	06:47 / 16:48	93
9	-7.6°C / 18.3°F	-19.7°C / -3.5°F	06:46 / 16:50	94
10	-7.3°C / 18.9F	-19.5°C / -3.1°F	06:45 / 16:51	89
11	-7.1°C / 19.2°F	-19.2°C / -2.6°F	06:43 / 16:53	84
12	-6.8°C / 19.8°F	-18.9°C / -2°F	06:42 / 16:54	95
13	-6.5°C / 20.3°F	-18.7°C / -1.7°F	06:40 / 16:56	90
14	-6.2°C / 20.8°F	-18.4°C / -1.1°F	06:39 / 16:57	88
15	-6°C / 21.2°F	-18.1°C / -0.6°F	06:37 / 16:59	88
16	-5.7°C / 21.7°F	-17.8°C / -0.04°F	06:35 / 17:00	94
17	-5.4°C / 22.3°F	-17.6°C / 0.3°F	06:34 / 17:02	90
18	-5.1°C / 22.8°F	-17.3°C / 0.9°F	06:32 / 17:03	94
19	-4.8°C / 23.4°F	-17°C / 1.4°F	06:31 / 17:04	91
20	-4.6°C / 23.7°F	-16.7°C / 1.9°F	06:29 / 17:06	85
21	-4.3°C / 24.3°F	-16.4 °C / 2.5°F	06:27 / 17:07	80
22	-4 °C / 24.8°F	-16.1°C / 3°F	06:26 / 17:09	88
23	-3.7°C / 25.3°F	-15.7°C / 3.7°F	06:24 / 17:10	92
24	-3.4°C / 25.9°F	-15.4°C / 4.3°F	06:22 / 17:12	81
25	-3.1°C / 26.4°F	-15.1°C / 4.8°F	06:21 / 17:13	94
26	-2.8°C / 27°F	-14.8°C / 5.4°F	06:19 / 17:15	91
27	-2.5°C / 27.5°F	-14.4°C / 6.1°F	06:17 / 17:16	93
28	-2.2°C / 28°F	-14.1°C / 6.6°F	06:15 / 17:17	89