Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Beijing in November
Beijing cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 68°F in October, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 72/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (14 mm)
- Humidity
- 55%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 50°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is scarce: about 0.6 in (14 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April and September & October.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 10°C (18°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 95/100 in October to 72/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Beijing in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Summer Palace
Imperial lakeside retreat with the Long Corridor and Kunming Lake.
Why now November scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jingshan Park
Hill park directly north of the palace with a view over its golden roofs.
Why now Highs near 50°F and 0.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Guijie (Ghost Street)
Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Temple of Heaven
Ming-era altar complex where emperors prayed for harvests, set in a large park.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Restored, forested section of the Great Wall with a cable car and toboggan descent.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Beijing's ~53 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beijing in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Beijing?
It's middling, scoring 72/100. The best months are April and September & October, at up to 95. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Beijing in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in November?
Not much: about 0.6 in (14 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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