When to go · Samye
Samye 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
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- 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
- SamyeHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 1 day
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 Samye, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Nov: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 1 (better)
May: 7
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 Samye's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Samye: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings