Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Xian, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
8°
0°
Good
Feb
11°
3°
Good
Mar
16°
8°
Great
Apr
20°
12°
Great
May
23°
15°
Great
Jun
25°
17°
Great
Jul
23°
15°
Great
Aug
20°
12°
Great
Sep
16°
8°
Great
Oct
11°
3°
Good
Nov
8°
0°
Good
Dec
7°
-1°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 0°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| February | 11°C | 3°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 5 | 6h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 8°C | 4 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 11°C | 3°C | 3 | 3h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 8°C | 0°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
| December | 7°C | -1°C | 3 | 1h | 65% | 2 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 20°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 9°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Xian is January and November. During this period, you can expect cold weather, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: cold weather, very limited sunshine
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 (April, August, March), when temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C:
Xian has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dwa). The warmest month is June with highs of 25°C, while the coldest month is December at just 7°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Low °C | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | -1 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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