When is the best time to go to Xi’an
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Xi’an, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Xi’an
Xi’an weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Xi’an are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 6mm | 4.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
Cool and very dry weather often prevails in Xi’an during the month of January
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xi’an.
January is in the winter in Xi’an and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Xi’an with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 11mm | 4.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Xi’an is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xi’an.
February is in the winter in Xi’an and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Xi’an with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 27mm | 5.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Xi’an is characteristically cool and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Xi’an, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Xi’an and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Xi’an with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 50mm | 6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Xi’an's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Xi’an, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Xi’an and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Xi’an with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 66mm | 6.7hrs | 14.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Xi’an and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Xi’an, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Xi’an and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Xi’an with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 54mm | 7.6hrs | 11.1hrs |
The weather in June in Xi’an is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Xi’an, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Xi’an and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Xi’an with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 97mm | 7.3hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Xi’an is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xi’an for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Xi’an and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Xi’an with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 73mm | 7.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Xi’an is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xi’an for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Xi’an and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Xi’an with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 109mm | 5.1hrs | 13.9hrs |
Xi’an's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xi’an for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Xi’an and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Xi’an with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 66mm | 4.7hrs | 14.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Xi’an and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Xi’an for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Xi’an and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Xi’an with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 26mm | 4.4hrs | 11.1hrs |
November is a dry month in Xi’an and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Xi’an.
November is in the fall / autumn in Xi’an and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Xi’an with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 6mm | 4.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Xi’an is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Xi’an.
December is in the winter in Xi’an and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Xi’an with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Xi’an weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 6mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.8°C 40.6°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 109mm 4.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
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