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Aletai in November

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake)). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 1°C (35°F)35°F (1°C) / −8°C (17°F)17°F (−8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake)). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

AletaiHighs around 1.4 °C (35 °F), lows around -8.2 °C (17 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 35 °F (1.4 °C), lows around 17 °F (-8.2 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · China overall: Low
Prices · China overall: Low

China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Aletai, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 1.4 °C (35 °F)35 °F (1.4 °C)
Jan: -9.3 °C (15 °F)15 °F (-9.3 °C)
Night low
Nov: -8.2 °C (17 °F)17 °F (-8.2 °C)
Jan: -20.9 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-20.9 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 13 (better)
Jan: 18
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 1

November: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake)). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

January: Inside Aletai's best window: Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake).

Aletai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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