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During November, Lanzhou experiences low daytime temperatures of 10°C (50°F) and cooler nights around -3°C (27°F). Rainfall is low, averaging just 10 mm (0.4 in) for the month.
Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Lanzhou typically drop from around 12°C (54°F) at the start of November to approximately 4°C (39°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -7°C (19°F) to 0°C (32°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Lanzhou spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 49 years of weather observations in Lanzhou between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of China in November →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Lanzhou in November. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in November - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Go to China's Zhangjiajie National Park with the highest, the fastest, largest-loaded outdoor elevator in the world
You won't find this unique landscape anywhere else in the world. Thousands of floating mountains overgrown with trees at the top dominate this fairy tale landscape.
Go to Xinjiang in China
In Xinjiang you get to see a mix of East and Central Asia. An experience that you might want to add to your bucket list. You can travel through the province as if you are following an ancient silk route.
Mount Kailash
The best time for a Kailash tour/trekking is from mid-May to mid-October when the temperature is most pleasant. It is warm, dry and sunny in that period.