Xi'an Weather in November

Winter Scenery in Xi'an

The weather is cold and dry with big temperature difference between daytime and night. Daytime temperature is around 11°C(51°F). It may drop t0 2°C(35°F) at night.

Winter clothes are essential to keep warm. The city often sees its first snow in this month. It snows lightly and occasionally from November to February or March.

Low travel season begins in November.  The city is less crowded. Good discounts on hotel rooms and flights are easy to get. It will save you a lot of money to travel in low season.  See China Highlights' Xian tours.

Xi'an Climate Information by Month

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Q: Kathy Johnson Asked on 2012-12-29 Reply
Hi Can you tell me which month is best to visit the Yangtze Gorges? Can you me how I can book a cruise of the Yangtze Gorges? I have previously visited China so I really would just like to fly in but to which place would I fly into to get on a cruise?Many thanks.Kathy

Hi Cathy, from April to November is the best time for taking the Yangtze River Cruise. We can book it for you. When would you like to take it, please?  How long will you stay in China? How many people are there in your group? Do you have any cruise ship in your mind? If not, please let me know above the information, then we give you some suggestions. You can fly to Shanghai, Chongqing, Wuhan or Yichang first.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-01
Q: Doris Asked on 2012-09-30 Reply
Is it too cold to go to Wah San (Mt. Wah) around Nov 5? Will it snow?

Hi Doris, usually it doesn't snow in early November. But it could be very cold. Please prepare thick clothes like sweaters and down jackets. Before you set off, please keep an eye on the weather forecast.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-10-04
Q: Audrey Soo Asked on 2012-09-20 Reply
Hi, we are planning to go Xian fom 9-13 Nov then Beijing 14-18 Nov with 3 kids. Any tips and advice? Thanks

I suggest that you should spend one more day in Beijing as there are more to see.

In Xi'an we recommend the following attractions: The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Shaanxi History Museum, Ancient City Wall, Forest of Stele Museum, Muslim Quarters, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Shadow Play in the Gao Courtyard. If you like night show, Tang Dynastic musical show are recommended.

In Beijing , we recommend the following places: The Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, Confucian Mansion, The Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing Ancient Observatory, Beijing Zoo, Hutong Tour in Xicheng District. if you like shopping, you should consider Hongqiao market near Temple of Heaven and Panjiayuan weekend market.
For night show, you can choose Peking opera, Kungfu show and Acrobatic show.

Leon Long Replied on 2012-09-21
Thanks. I am thinking of taking a train from Xian to Beijing. I have a choice between taking D132 or Z20 to Beijing. We are traveling in a family of 5 with 2 audlts and 3 children with the youngest child at age of 10. Do you think it is fine for us to book a cabin of soft sleeper in a Z20 train or we should go for the D132 train? Regards guest Replied on 2012-09-22
Q: sue Asked on 2012-07-02 Reply
hi, im going to xian fr. 10 - 18 nov. Any nearby places worth visiting?
Dear Sue, Based on your request, I designed a itinerary as below for you. Please check the proposal details in your email. Day 1 Arrive in Xian, TBA (Your arrangements) Day 2 Sun 11-Nov-12 Big Wild Goose Pagoda, The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xi''an Imperial Fine Arts center Day 3 Mon 12-Nov-12 Forest of Stele Museum, Shaanxi History Museum, Xian City Wall with Bicycle, Muslim Quarters Day 4 Tue 13-Nov-12 Cable Car on Mt. Huashan(round way), Mt. Hua Day 5 Wed 14-Nov-12 Huangdi Mausoleum Day 6 Thu 15-Nov-12 Qianling Tomb, Famen Temple, The Tomb of Yangguifei Day 7 Fri 16-Nov-12 Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian) Lily Lee Lily Lee Replied on 2012-07-03
Q: pat povey Asked on 2010-10-13 Reply
what is the weather like in early nov, and are the street markets better in Xian or Beijing
It should be pretty cold in November, but rainless. Please take some warm clothes with you. Regarding street market, it is indeed hard to tell which is better as each market has its own uniqueness, but market in Beijing should be more sweeping. Jean Fu Replied on 2010-10-14