City in Shaanxi, China
Xi'an weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Xi'an
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild and clear. Summers are hot, Dec–Feb is cold with smog. Golden Week (1–7 Oct) fills sights.
Xi'an weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°9 mm
- Feb10°13 mm
- Mar18°23 mm
- Apr25°40 mm
- May29°69 mm
- Jun34°84 mm
- Jul34°124 mm
- Aug33°114 mm
- Sep27°125 mm
- Oct21°60 mm
- Nov14°27 mm
- Dec7°6 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | -4°C25°F | 9 mm | 61% | Cold |
| February | 10°C51°F | -1°C30°F | 13 mm | 60% | Cold |
| March | 18°C64°F | 4°C39°F | 23 mm | 54% | Cool |
| April | 25°C76°F | 10°C50°F | 40 mm | 52% | Pleasant |
| May | 29°C85°F | 15°C60°F | 69 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| June | 34°C92°F | 20°C69°F | 84 mm | 53% | Hot |
| July | 34°C94°F | 23°C73°F | 124 mm | 61% | Hot |
| August | 33°C91°F | 22°C71°F | 114 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 27°C81°F | 16°C61°F | 125 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C70°F | 10°C50°F | 60 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| November | 14°C58°F | 3°C37°F | 27 mm | 65% | Cool |
| December | 7°C45°F | -3°C27°F | 6 mm | 61% | Cold |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Xi'an?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild and clear. Summers are hot, Dec–Feb is cold with smog. Golden Week (1–7 Oct) fills sights.
When is the rainy season in Xi'an?
Rain peaks in September with about 125 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Xi'an?
July, with average highs of 34°C (94°F).
How cold does Xi'an get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -4°C (25°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.