Gansu Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gansu, China in November.

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Lanzhou Dunhuang Zhangye Jiayuguan

Are you planning a trip a to Gansu, China in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gansu in November

Gansu, China is a region in China. November in Gansu generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Xiahe to 10°C (50°F) in Lanzhou. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Lanzhou and -12°C (10°F) in Xiahe.

For specific regional insights in Gansu, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 2 mm (0.1 in) to low snow/rainfall in Pingliang with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Lanzhou receives about 173 hours of sunlight in November, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Gansu in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gansu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Gansu

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Gansu, China?

Temperature range in Gansu (November)

Precipitation variation in Gansu (November)

Lanzhou

In November Lanzhou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
173 hours
150 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Lanzhou →

Dunhuang

In November Dunhuang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
10°C (50°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
231 hours
208 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dunhuang →

Zhangye

In November Zhangye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Zhangye →

Jiayuguan

In November Jiayuguan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
7°C (45°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Jiayuguan →

Pingliang

In November Pingliang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pingliang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gansu, in China.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gansu in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lanzhou 10°C (50°F) -3°C (27°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dunhuang 10°C (50°F) -4°C (25°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Zhangye 9°C (48°F) -6°C (21°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Jiayuguan 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Pingliang 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Xiahe 4°C (39°F) -12°C (10°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Gansu weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gansu, China in November?

Expect unpleasant weather across Gansu, China in November. The popular destination of Lanzhou averages 10°C (50°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Gansu, China in November?

Average temperatures in Gansu, China during November range from a nighttime low near -3°C (27°F) to a daytime high around 10°C (50°F) in Lanzhou.

Does Gansu, China get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Not particularly. Lanzhou averages just 10 mm (0.4 in) of snow/rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for Gansu, China.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Gansu, China?

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Gansu, China with often unpleasant weather in Lanzhou.

On average, the best time to visit Gansu, China is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lanzhou. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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