Climate Insights for Longjiang

Qiqihar Shi, Heilongjiang Sheng, China

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-22°C low
Wettest
July
123mm rain
Best to Visit
May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Longjiang is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 509mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 123mm of rainfall. Longjiang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

-30° -20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -11° Average: -17° Min: -22° Feb Max: -6° Average: -12° Min: -17° Mar Max: 5° Average: -1° Min: -6° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jun Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Aug Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Sep Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Oct Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0° Nov Max: -1° Average: -6° Min: -11° Dec Max: -10° Average: -16° Min: -20°
Max
Average
Min

Longjiang has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -22°C and an average temperature of -17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 3mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Longjiang is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 509mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 123mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 121mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 24cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Longjiang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Longjiang, which began on March 20, 2026. Longjiang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -6 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 64mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 340mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -11 to 21°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 96mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -22 to -6°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Expect around 8cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -17°
Feb -12°
Mar -1°
Apr
May 16°
Jun 21°
Jul 24°
Aug 21°
Sep 15°
Oct
Nov -6°
Dec -16°

The best time to visit Longjiang is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Longjiang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-22 °C
-11 °C
15 km/h
2 mm
1 cm
Feb
-17 °C
-6 °C
17 km/h
5 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
-6 °C
5 °C
20 km/h
5 mm
3 cm
Apr
2 °C
14 °C
23 km/h
16 mm
5 cm
May
10 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
26 °C
18 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Oct
0 °C
12 °C
19 km/h
17 mm
2 cm
Nov
-11 °C
-1 °C
17 km/h
8 mm
6 cm
Dec
-20 °C
-10 °C
16 km/h
3 mm
3 cm
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