Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Xian, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
6°
-4°
Great
Feb
10°
-1°
Great
Mar
16°
4°
Great
Apr
22°
10°
Great
May
27°
15°
Great
Jun
31°
20°
Great
Jul
32°
22°
Good
Aug
30°
21°
Good
Sep
25°
16°
Good
Oct
19°
10°
Good
Nov
13°
3°
Good
Dec
7°
-3°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 6°C | -4°C | 3 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 10°C | -1°C | 4 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 16°C | 4°C | 6 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 22°C | 10°C | 7 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 27°C | 15°C | 8 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 31°C | 20°C | 8 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 11 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 11 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 25°C | 16°C | 12 | 7h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 19°C | 10°C | 10 | 7h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 13°C | 3°C | 7 | 7h | 70% | 2 | Good | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 7°C | -3°C | 3 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 22°C high, 10°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 21°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 8°C high, -3°C low
Cool to cold at 8°C (46°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to -3°C (27°F).
The least favorable time to visit Xian is July and August. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures.
July
Challenges: very hot temperatures
August
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
September
Challenges: frequent rain
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Xian during the best travel months (February, March, April), when temperatures range from 4°C to 16°C:
Xian has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dwa). The warmest month is July with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is January at just 6°C. Annual rainfall averages 795mm across approximately 90 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 6 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Low °C | -4 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 12 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 69 | 88 | 142 | 127 | 130 | 79 | 39 | 13 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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