Wuhan Weather in November

November weather

November is one of the best months to visit Wuhan, and it rates excellent for comfort. You'll notice the cool, autumn feel right away, with mild afternoons and chilly mornings and evenings. Rain falls on about nine days, but showers are usually easy to work around. Days are shorter and it's often cloudy, so keep a few indoor stops in mind for a wet afternoon.

That makes it a good month for walking around East Lake or exploring the Yellow Crane Tower without summer heat. The cooler air also makes a stroll along the Yangtze River more pleasant. If rain is falling, skip long, exposed outings. And if you're weighing your options, know that December is colder and drier.

What to do

Autumn colour makes November a lovely time to visit Moshan Hill in East Lake, where you can wander wooded paths and look out across the water. Wuhan University is another pleasant stop for its campus scenery, though it's best known for cherry blossoms in spring, not November.

There's no major nationwide public holiday in November, and Wuhan's event calendar can change from year to year. Check local listings for exhibitions or performances rather than planning around a fixed festival.

Crowds and practical tips

October is also one of Wuhan's best months, but it's warmer and wetter, and it brings the busy National Day holiday period. If you'd rather avoid the crowds, November is the calmer choice. It's also outside the busiest summer travel season, so hotel prices are often more reasonable than during major holidays. Weekends at popular sights can still be busy, especially when the autumn leaves look their best.

For an easy East Lake outing, take the scenic sightseeing bus around the lake instead of trying to cover its wide grounds on foot. Get off near Moshan Hill, then enjoy a shorter walk among the trees. Afterward, warm up with a bowl of Wuhan hot dry noodles, or reganmian, a local sesame-noodle breakfast.