SeasonMapHuangshan (Yellow Mountain) weather in November
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November in Huangshan: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Huangshan · #510 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Huangshan in November
Other months in Huangshan
Huangshan's forum rates October as the best month overall, the lowest combined chance of rain and snow, with the best autumn colors typically arriving mid-month. Regulars strongly recommend avoiding the first week of October, China's national holiday and the mountain's most crowded stretch, and note the weekend right after tends to empty out again.
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Huangshan climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 10°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Huangshan in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Huangshan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherHuangshan's best weather comes in May, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Huangshan in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Autumn colour
20 Oct – 20 Nov · usuallyThe mountain's best fortnight: cool, dry, and the beeches turning under the pines. It is also when the summit hotels are hardest to book.
- Season
Sea of clouds
1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyFog seasonThe valleys fill below the ridge on the cold, still mornings of the winter half of the year, which is the picture everyone comes for. Sleeping on the summit is the only way to be there at dawn.
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Huangshan in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Huangshan?
- November in Huangshan: cold, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Huangshan on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Huangshan in November?
- In November, Huangshan averages a daily high of 10.4°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 55.9 mm of rain over roughly 8.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Huangshan in November?
- Huangshan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in November.