Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Xi'an in November
Xi'an cools off: highs slip to 58°F (14°C), from 70°F in October, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (27 mm)
- Humidity
- 65%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 58°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
Rain is scarce: about 1.1 in (27 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March & April and October).
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 1.1 in (27 mm) after 2.4 in (60 mm) in October.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in October to 81/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 37°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Xi'an in November
November is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Two Ming towers at the heart of the walled city, lit at night.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
Chinese-style mosque with courtyards and pavilions, founded in the Tang era.
Lao Sun Jia
Restaurant dating back over a century, known for yangrou paomo lamb soup with bread.
Xi'an City Wall
Fully intact Ming wall, 14 km around, best ridden by rented bike.
Why now November scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Huaqing Palace
Hot spring palace grounds below Mount Li, near the Terracotta Army.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~593 m to Xi'an's ~385 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.
Xi'an in November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Xi'an?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 88 in March & April and October. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Xi'an in November?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in November?
Not much: about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 37°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Xi'an in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.