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When is the best time to visit Xi'an?
In general the best time to visit Xi'an is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +91°F in July and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Xi'an in different months
This is the average weather in Xi'an for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +91°F during July.
In September the weather is average. Expect around 15 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 134 mm in September.
Climate in Xi'an
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Xi'an for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +79°F | +88°F | +99°F | +102°F | +108°F | +109°F | +108°F | +102°F | +91°F | +81°F | +70°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +45°F | +50°F | +61°F | +73°F | +82°F | +90°F | +91°F | +88°F | +79°F | +68°F | +57°F | +46°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°F | +7°F | +23°F | +28°F | +43°F | +55°F | +61°F | +59°F | +46°F | +30°F | +7°F | +7°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 63 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 70 | 72 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 64 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 6 | 14 | 33 | 52 | 77 | 92 | 165 | 143 | 134 | 83 | 37 | 10 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Xi'an during the whole year:
The hottest month in Xi'an is July with average maximum temperature going up to +91°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Xi'an looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Xi'an is September with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Xi'an during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 10 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 16 rainy days and 165 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Xi'an during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Xi'an:
What is the hottest month in Xi'an?
The hottest month in Xi'an is July with average maximum temperature of +91°F.
What is the coldest month in Xi'an?
The coldest month in Xi'an is January with minimum temperatures of +25°F.
Is Xi'an worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Xi'an in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +91°F and 5 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Xi'an?
if you're looking to visit Xi'an when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 6 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
Check out the weather for other cities in China.
Monthly weather in Xi'an
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Xi'an, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
