Weather in November in China
Thinking about venturing to China this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in China in November?
In November, China experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Mohe at -9°C to warm in Changjiang at 28°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Changjiang and -22°C in Mohe.To explore the conditions in China in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Ejin with an average of 0.7 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Luding with 197 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected in Beijing. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at China's conditions throughout the year, check out our China climate page.
Where to go in China in November





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Beijing
In November Beijing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Shanghai
In November Shanghai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Guangzhou
In November Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chengdu
In November Chengdu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Xi'an
In November Xi'an generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in China.
Is November the best time to visit China?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Beijing, November might be a good time to visit China. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit China is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Beijing. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in China.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to China? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in China.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.