Beijing in November:
crisp and chilly, hardly any rain

Beijing, China · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high11°Hottest day 23.8° (2023)
Mean low1°Coldest night −9.4° (2015)
Rain days2 days0-7 by year
Rainfall15mmDaylight 10.5 → 9.6 h
Beijing's 12 months iBest: April, May and September
Trip types Sightseeing on foot Finemostly dry
Humidity56%0 muggy days
Clear days18 days3 overcast days
Mean wind7 km/hRarely windy
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:59 / 16:59Daylight 10.5 → 9.6 h

Beijing in November

Autumn color lingers at Fragrant Hills early in the month, but winter closes in fast. The official heating season begins on the 15th, and starts earlier in cold years. The morning air turns sharp, so bring a warm hat and a heavy coat.

November in Beijing was brisk: 11°C by day, 1°C at night. Standing in the shade felt chilly. Out of 30 days, an average of 2 saw rain. In 2006, November had no rain day at all; in 2015 it had 7.

With as little as 9.6 hours of daylight, the sightseeing day was short and dinner came after dark. 13 nights a month dropped below freezing on average. Gloves earned their place for early starts. The warmest year was 2025, with highs averaging 13.3°C, 2.6°C above normal. The lowest night on record was −9.4°C in 2015.

Date by date i

‹ October November 2026 December ›
Sun
Mon
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1-7rain on 9% of days15° 5°
8-14rain on 7% of days12° 2°
15-21rain on 6% of days10° 0°
22-28rain on 1% of days7° −2°
29-30rain on 0% of days6° −3°

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1-7rain on 9% of days15° 5°
8-14rain on 7% of days12° 2°
15-21rain on 6% of days10° 0°
22-28rain on 1% of days7° −2°
29-30rain on 0% of days6° −3°
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2006none
2007none
2008none
2009none
2010none
2011none
2012none
2013none
2014none
20153mm
2016none
2017none
2018none
2019none
2020none
202110mm
2022none
2023none
2024none
20253mm
Holidays in November (2026)
  • November 11 Veterans Day
  • November 26 to November 29 Thanksgiving weekend

1 US holidays (flights fill up)

Day by day temperature i

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Mean high Mean low Coldest to warmest high in 20 years

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
0 d 0 d
2007
0 d 1 d
2008
0 d 0 d
2009
1 d 2 d
2010
0 d 0 d
2011
0 d 1 d
2012
2 d 3 d
2013
0 d 0 d
2014
0 d 0 d
2015
3 d 7 d
2016
0 d 2 d
2017
0 d 0 d
2018
1 d 1 d
2019
1 d 3 d
2020
0 d 2 d
2021
2 d 2 d
2022
0 d 3 d
2023
1 d 1 d
2024
0 d 3 d
2025
1 d 1 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2006 had 0 rain days, 2015 had 7.

Beijing through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfall
January 3°−7°0 days1mm
February 6°−4°2 days7mm
March 14°2°2 days10mm
AprilGood 21°9°3 days22mm
MayGood 27°15°3 days30mm
June 31°20°6 days59mm
July 32°23°9 days191mm
August 31°22°7 days115mm
SeptemberGood 27°17°4 days54mm
October 19°9°3 days26mm
November 11°1°2 days15mm
December 4°−5°1 day1mm

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Beijing in November?

Over the past 20 years November averaged 2 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 30. Individual years ran from 0 in the driest to 7 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Beijing in November?

Days averaged 11°C and nights 1°C. Pack a sweater plus a light jacket and a compact umbrella.

Is November a good time to visit Beijing?

On warmth and rain days alone, Beijing's easiest months were April, May and September. November ranked 11 of 12.

How many clear days does Beijing get in November?

About 18 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 3 overcast days (80% or more).