Wuhan Weather in November

Season: Autumn
In short:
1. In November, the weather of Wuhan gets cool in the daytime and cold at night, as it’s in late autumn.
2. Wuhan just gets a little rainfall in November, and sunny days show up frequently.
3. The city boasts fabulous autumn scenery this month, which is an unmissable highlight during your tour.
 Overall, although the temperature of Wuhan experiences a decrease, the weather of Wuhan in November is not so cold during the day, and sometimes even very pleasant; while at night, it gets colder as time goes by.

Throughout the month, there can be about 20 days with the highest temperature over 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), which means the weather in the daytime is mostly cool but not cold. In such a temperature condition, you will have a relatively comfortable travel experience when exploring outdoors. On occasion, the daily high can be from 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F), even in late November, which is indeed a comfortable range for outdoor sightseeing. However, there are also some days on which the highest temperature is below 15°C (59°F), or even no higher than 10°C (50°F), making warm clothing quite necessary.

The daily low of Wuhan in November gets a decrease in general, from about 15 to 5°C (59 to 41°F), and the weather after sunset just changes from cool to cold gradually. In the first half of this month, you may still have a comfortable night tour if you wear warm enough clothes. While in the second half, you may feel unpleasantly chilly outside as the daily temperature difference gets bigger, and warm indoor places are more recommended if you plan to travel around the city after sunset.
 In November, the less rainy weather creates a good condition to enjoy outdoor activities in Wuhan: throughout the month, the city only gets a little precipitation of about 52 mm in about 8 days on average. On precipitation days, drizzle and patchy rain usually fall, and the city basically won’t get heavy rain this month. In light of these, you can just fully enjoy your travel here, and needn’t worry that rain will interrupt your tour.
 It’s noteworthy that the humidity of Wuhan is very high in November, averaging about 76%. With abundant moisture in the air, when temperature drops happen, the weather easily gets foggy, especially around dawn. So, this month, morning fog happens from time to time, lowering visibility and affecting sightseeing activities during this period, such as sunrise viewing. As the temperature rises after sunrise, the morning fog disperses little by little.

Yellow Crane Tower on Overcast Day

 In November, the daytime of Wuhan gradually shortens from about 11 hours to 10 hours and 20 minutes, and you’re suggested to properly plan your itinerary and avoid activity-packed itineraries accordingly.

Sunshine hours average around 5 this month, thanks to the generally sunny weather. As for the UV index, the largest value is just 5, which means that you need some basic sun-protective products only during the midday hours of sunny days.
 1. Overall, the climate of Wuhan in November is pleasantly cool, especially during the daytime, and sunny days show up frequently. Good weather conditions make people comfortable during outdoor sightseeing.
2. Autumn scenery of Wuhan reaches its most impressive in November, during which people can admire beautiful red and golden foliage.
3. In November, the shoulder season of Wuhan, the number of tourists visiting the city is not large, and you’re very likely to spend less on an uncrowded tour.
 1. There are also some periods that people may feel uncomfortably cold in November: days on which the city experiences temperature drops, and nighttime towards the end of the month.
2. The sightseeing period during the daytime is relatively limited.
  Note: To cope with varying weather conditions this month, firstly, it’s suggested to bring two sets of outfits in different thicknesses.

On Pleasantly Cool Days: It’s suggested to wear a sweatshirt and a leather jacket as your tops and sweatpants as your bottoms. Around noon with the highest temperature of the day, you can choose to take off the jacket. Thick flats and sneakers are both suitable shoes.

On Slightly Cold Days: You can wear a knitted sweater and an overcoat / a thin down jacket as your tops, and long johns and jeans as bottoms. For shoes, opt for sneakers or leather boots.

Requisites: It’s necessary to bring a foldable umbrella. Sun-protective products such as sunblock and sunglasses are required on sunny days. Besides, you can bring warm accessories like a scarf and a beanie to resist occasional cold winds at dawn and dusk. This month, the most unmissable scenery in Wuhan could be the stunning autumn scene. Do not miss the long dawn redwood avenue in East Lake Scenic Area. The best way to admire this view is to ride a bicycle and feel the “flow” of the brown-red leaves on both sides of you. It will be better if the weather is sunny, and you can photograph the trees by the lake under the clear blue sky. Besides, reed marshes on the Hankou Bund, ginkgo trees in Guiyuan Temple, and red foliage in Huangpi Mulan are all worth a view.

Autumn Foliage in Wuhan Huangpi Mulan

 1. During the day, it’s suggested to enjoy outdoor sightseeing such as ascending Yellow Crane Tower in the period from 10:00 to 16:00 with higher temperature, and visit indoor attractions like Hubei Provincial Museum and Wuhan Museum during cooler 8:00-10:00 and 16:00-18:00.

Jade Ring in Hubei Provincial Museum

Ancient Sword in the Museum

2. If you want to explore the city even on cold nights, here are two recommendations: (1) go to food street on the underground floor of Dream Plaza, where you can wander around this warm indoor place and taste various Wuhan snacks; (2) take Zhiyin Sightseeing Cruise Ship on which interactive performances are given, and admire night view of Yangtze River.