Shanxi weather in November
November is one of the least pleasant months in Shanxi: highs of 7°C (44°F) and about 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (22°F) and cloud cover 39% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with October, it is cooler and drier; December brings highs of 0°C (31°F) and 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Taiyuan, the largest city in Shanxi. See below for other places.
Is November a good time to visit Shanxi?
least pleasant month Weather score 50/100.
November is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Shanxi. For better conditions, consider Apr–Jun, Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Shanxi in November?
No, it is usually dry: about 13 mm (0.5 in) falls in an average November. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Shanxi in November?
Days average 7°C (44°F) and nights -5°C (22°F).
Shanxi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C (30°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 3 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (37°F) | -10°C (15°F) | 6 mm | 49% | least pleasant |
| March | 10°C (50°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 9 mm | 47% | fair |
| April | 18°C (65°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 25 mm | 53% | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 38 mm | 57% | best |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 61 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 120 mm | 67% | fair |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 104 mm | 63% | fair |
| September | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 74 mm | 60% | best |
| October | 16°C (60°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 30 mm | 46% | fair |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 13 mm | 39% | least pleasant |
| December | 0°C (31°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 3 mm | 39% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Shanxi in November
Weather can differ a lot within Shanxi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyuan | 7°C (44°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 13 mm | least pleasant |
| Lüliang | 6°C (42°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 14 mm | least pleasant |
| Datong | 4°C (39°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 11 mm | least pleasant |
| Jinzhong | 9°C (47°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 14 mm | least pleasant |
| Changzhi | 8°C (46°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 19 mm | least pleasant |
| Linfen | 10°C (50°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 18 mm | fair |
| Yangquan | 9°C (48°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 15 mm | least pleasant |
| Changzhi | 12°C (53°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 24 mm | fair |
| Yuncheng | 11°C (52°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 24 mm | fair |
| Xinzhou | 5°C (41°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 13 mm | least pleasant |
| Yuanping | 5°C (41°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 13 mm | least pleasant |
| Jincheng | 11°C (51°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 22 mm | fair |