China Weather in November

 

Tourists who travel to China in November should wear warm clothes, including the sweater, thick coat, wool overcoat, padded jacket, sweat pants, trench coat, ankle boots… But some southern cities, such as Hainan, Hong Kong, and Macau are warm and you don’t need to wear too much, a T-shirt plus a thin overcoat is OK. Therefore, clothes to wear in China in November are decided on where you go.

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Tulou, Special Residence of Hakkas in Fujian

Although China climate in November turns cold, it is warmer than that from December to February. In addition, it is the tourist off-season of China, so you can avoid tourist crowds in top attractions. More importantly, you can enjoy the fascinating autumn scenery. Standing on the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing or Yellow Mountain, you can see colorful leaves all over the mountains.

If you prefer warm places, Yunnan, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen and Taiwan are all great choices. You can feel the charm of the ancient town in Dali or Lijiang in Yunnan, or learn the culture and appreciate special buildings of . The modern buildings in Guangzhou and Shenzhen make you know more about the rapid development of China in recent years.

Pay more attention to the weather forecast, and wear suitable clothes due to clear temperature difference between North China and South China. 

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Major Destinations: Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Dalian, Shenyang, East Inner Mongolia…

Temperatures: 0 - 10°C (32 - 50°F)
 

It is cold and dry in most cities of Northeast China in November. It may snow in some high-latitude areas, such as Harbin, and sometimes its temperature may go down below zero. But the autumn scenery of Beijing in this month is attractive. You can go up to the Great Wall to see the colorful fall leaves decorating the mountains.
 
Clothing: sweater, thick coat, wool overcoat, padded jacket, ankle boots, scarf…
 

Major Destinations: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Nanchang, Fujian, Shandong…

Temperatures: 9 - 17°C (48 - 63°F)

It is also a little chilly and dry in this region, especially at night. Remember to keep warm at nighttime. Yellow Mountain is strongly recommended to you, where you can see the seas of clouds, colorful leaves, beautiful sunrise and sunset.
 
Clothing: jeans, trench coat, sweater, thick coat, wool overcoat, padded jacket, ankle boots…
 

Major Destinations: Xi'an, Chengdu, Luoyang, Zhangjiajie, Wuhan, Yangtze River…

Temperatures:  9 - 16°C (48 - 61°F)

Central China is getting colder and colder in this month, and the region has more rainy days than previous two months. People in this region have worn the winter clothes to keep warm. Huashan in Xi’an and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are good travel destinations to feel the thick autumn flavor. If you would like to taste Chinese delicacies, Xi’an and Chengdu are your best choices.
 
Clothing: sweater, thick jacket/ coat, wool overcoat, padded jacket, winter pants, short boots…
 

Major Destinations: Guilin, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hainan…
Temperatures: 11 - 19°C (52 - 66°F) 
 

It is warm and cool in South China with large temperature difference. If you aim to escape the chill, you can take a visit to the cities in South China. It is a good time to tour the lakes, karst landform and ancient towns in Dali, Lijiang and Kunming of Yunnan. The blue sky, white cloud and soft beaches of Sanya make you enjoyable. Shopping and sightseeing are great experiences in Hong Kong with moderate climate in this month.
 
Clothing: thin coat/ jacket, pants, hoodie, sneakers…

Lijiang Ancient Town

Pearl River Cruise in Guangzhou

Major Destinations: Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, West Inner Mongolia…

Temperatures: -3 - 15°C (27 - 59°F)

The weather in West China in November is cold and even freeze with less rainfall. You may also encounter snowfall in this region in this month. It is a tourism low season. If come here, you’d better visit some indoor attractions.
 
Clothing: warm winter clothes, such as thick sweater, snow boots, thermal shirt, padded overcoat, down coat, padded trousers, hat, scarf, gloves…