When to go · Zhangjiakou

Zhangjiakou in November

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). 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

Long-term averages

ZhangjiakouHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 6 days

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 Zhangjiakou, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Nov: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
Jan: 1

November: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

January: Inside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.

Zhangjiakou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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