November · China
Best time to visit Hangzhou in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hangzhou in November
Average temperature 14°C, 69 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
8.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
November in Hangzhou scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 14°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hangzhou's West Lake, stone causeways, and Longjing tea hills have drawn visitors since the Song dynasty.
November holds up well in Hangzhou — 2nd best month
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hangzhou in November?
- In November, Hangzhou averages 14°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Hangzhou?
- November earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hangzhou in November?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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