Climate Insights for Qiqihar

The climate in Qiqihar is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 552mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 136mm of rainfall. Qiqihar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -22°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Qiqihar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 52°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°C shift in average temperatures.

Qiqihar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 552mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 136mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2mm. That's 134mm less than August, 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 34cm annually. April is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Qiqihar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Qiqihar, which began on June 21, 2026. Qiqihar 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -22°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Qiqihar is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qiqihar 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.