Harbin Weather in November

November in Harbin stayed freezing. The month saw wild swings: a warm 12°C in early November and a bitter -19°C in late November. Snow, fog, and changing winds were common. Northwest winds usually brought colder, cleaner air.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	2°	-6°	12°	-19°
℉	35.6°	21.2°	53.6°	-2.2°

Sunny Days: 12 days
Cloudy Days: 11 days
Rainy Days: 2 days
Snowy Days: 5 days

What to wear and bring in Harbin in November?

Early November

Harbin gets colder through early November. Daytime temperatures stay around 2°C—light coats and sweaters are enough. At night, it drops to -6°C, so pack thick pants and wool socks. Snow and fog start showing up; carry waterproof shoes and an umbrella. Always keep scarves and gloves ready for the wind.

Mid-November

Mid-November keeps temperatures near 0°C. Some days might warm up to 12°C, but nights freeze harder. Wear layers: add thermal underwear under sweaters. Heavy coats become a must. Snow and fog happen more often—wear boots with a strong grip. Air pollution sometimes spikes; bring a simple mask outdoors.

Late November

Late November brings very cold weather. Daytime highs drop to around -6°C, and nights can hit -19°C. Wear thick-down jackets, insulated pants, and thermal boots. Wool hats and gloves are essential. Snowstorms and strong winds are frequent, so bring waterproof outerwear. Air quality improves, but the cold is extreme—pack extra layers and stay indoors during severe cold spells.

Key Tips

Wear waterproof, thick clothes.
Wear a mask in the wind to avoid frostbite.
Bring moisturizer when outdoors.
Walk carefully in the fog.

Touring Harbin in November

In mid-to-late November, Harbin's Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival open. Here you'll find a super ice slide over ten meters long and various ice-snow activities. If you prefer not to play these, take a walk on the Songhua River Railway Bridge. Admire the snowy sunset views over the river - and with luck, catch fireworks and light shows too.

By Kristen Qin
Web Editor