Huangshan Weather in November

Season: Autumn
In short:
1. The weather of Huangshan in November is increasingly cool.
2. The city just gets low precipitation in low intensity this month.
3. Huangshan in November is famous for autumn views, suitable for traveling around.
 (1) The weather of Huangshan gets cooler and cooler in November. The highest temperature is generally between about 15 and 20 degrees Celsius (59 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit), making people feel cool instead of cold. The high temperature can even reach 25°C (77°F), so on some sunny days, the weather is comfortably moderate, ideal for immersing yourself in nature. In late November, the lowest temperature can be only 1°C (34°F), in which people may feel cold in activities before sunrise.

(2) Huangshan in November gets low rainfall of about 66 mm. Even on precipitation days, it just rains slightly in forms of sprinkles. Such relatively dry conditions make it suitable to travel to Huangshan, and you needn’t worry about the impact of rain on your tour. In November, there are about 7 wet days, which means you have enough options in the rest of the month to arrange your Huangshan tour. By the way, the Huangshan Mountain may experience the first snow in the end of this month, which indicates the coming winter.

(3) Fog is likely to happen in Huangshan in November. The village area is often shrouded in mist at dawn. After the sun comes out and the temperature rises, the mist clears by mid-morning. On some days, thick fog covers the Huangshan Mountain, and causes bad visibility.
 The earliest sunrise of Huangshan in November takes place at around 06:21, and the latest sunset is at about 17:20, leading to the city’s longest daytime for about 11 hours. Throughout the month, the length of day becomes shorter to about 10 hours and 20 minutes. Since the daytime is not so long, it’s not suggested to arrange too many sightseeing activities in a day.
 November, 2026 is regarded as a relatively good month to visit Huangshan. Firstly, the weather is moderate with low precipitation, less affecting sightseeing. You just need to keep warm in cooler dawn and dusk periods. Second, autumn scenery of Huangshan is the most attractive in this month, providing people with a visual feast. Third, Huangshan in November, 2026 is in slack season, when there are fewer tourists and the hotel room price is not high.
  In the city area: Opt for thermal underwear, a knitted sweater, and a thick coat as tops, and thermal pants and long outer pants as bottoms. As for shoes, choose to wear sneakers, or boots if necessary.

 In the mountain area: It’s suggested to wear a quick-dry thermal underwear, a knitted sweater and an outdoor jacket as tops. If you choose to wait for sunrise and sunset views on the peak, you can wear a 3-in-1 jacket over the thermal underwear. Long outdoor pants help keep warm and block wind. For shoes, non-slippery sneakers and hiking shoes are both suitable.
 1. Autumn Foliage in Huangshan Mountain
In November, maple leaves on the Huangshan Mountain are in golden and orange-red hues, set off well against evergreen pine trees, and turn the mountain into a fascinating oil painting. When crisp autumn wind blows, the autumn leaves fall from trees and float gracefully in the wind, attracting people to capture this amazing scene.

2. Local Residences in Hongcun Ancient Village
Another highlight of Huangshan in November is its serene rural view featuring clustered traditional-style residences by the lake. The best time to view the building is the early morning, when mist shrouds the roofs and the reflection of the residences is on the calm and crystal-clear lake surface. Besides, you can avoid peak hours of people and enjoy the tranquil charm of the village.

3. Millennium-old Ginkgo Tree in Tangmo Ancient Village
When the sky is clear, nothing compares the towering ginkgo tree in Tangmo, which is covered by vibrant golden leaves. With a history of nearly 1,400 years, this tree still stands upright and has long been cherished by locals. After enjoying the quaint buildings and the waterscape, you will be impressed by the harmonious view composed of the blue sky, the golden tree, the dark-grey roof, and the red ribbons for blessing.