Tomorrow (Nov. 5): Sunny and warmer in Beijing; severe air pollution expected

Sunny and warmer in Beijing, with a high of 18°C

Beijing is forecast to be sunny on Thursday, Nov. 5, with a 10% chance of precipitation; skies are forecast to be clear in the afternoon, with a 0% chance of precipitation. The high is expected to reach 18°C, up from 14°C today (Nov. 4). Temperatures are forecast to be 10°C during the first half of the night. Consider bringing an extra jacket and dressing in layers, so you can take one off when it warms up during the day and put it back on when it cools at night.

Air quality in Beijing is forecast to be at the severe pollution level, the main concern tomorrow. Pollution is expected to be moderate in the morning, excellent in the afternoon and light in the evening. If you need to go out, air quality is expected to be relatively better in the afternoon.

Overcast at noon in Guangzhou, with a 90% chance of rain

Guangzhou is forecast to be partly cloudy on Nov. 5, with a 20% chance of precipitation. A cold front is forecast to extend across areas near Guangzhou from tonight until tomorrow evening. Under its influence, skies are expected to be overcast at noon, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Those going out around noon may want to carry an umbrella. Skies are forecast to be clear in the afternoon, with a 10% chance of precipitation.

The high in Guangzhou is expected to reach 31°C, up from 29°C today (Nov. 4), so short sleeves are suitable. Skies are forecast to be clear during the first half of the night, with temperatures at 27°C. Air quality is forecast to be moderately polluted for the day, with light pollution in the morning, good air quality in the afternoon and moderate pollution during the first half of the night.

Overcast skies giving way to clear skies in Shanghai, with a high of 20°C

Shanghai is forecast to be overcast before clearing on Nov. 5, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Skies are expected to be overcast in the morning and clear at noon. The high is forecast to reach 20°C, close to today’s 19°C. Skies are expected to be clear during the first half of the night, with temperatures at 17°C. Air quality is forecast to be moderately polluted in the evening and during the first half of the night.

Chengdu is forecast to be partly cloudy, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Skies are expected to be overcast during the first half of the night, with a 40% chance of precipitation and temperatures at 18°C. If you are going out in the evening and are concerned about rain, you can keep an umbrella handy. The high is forecast to reach 21°C, close to today’s 21°C, and air quality in Chengdu is expected to be moderately polluted for the day. Long sleeves are suitable in both Shanghai and Chengdu.