When to go · Lanzhou
Lanzhou in November
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- China overall
- Prices
- Low
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). 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
- LanzhouHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 3 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 Lanzhou, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Nov: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 3 (better)
May: 39
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: High
Prices
Nov: Low
May: High
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 1
November: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.
May: Inside Lanzhou's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Lanzhou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings