Xian Weather

Xian Climate Information

Xi'an has a temperate and continental monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons. Summer in Xi'an is hot and rainy, while winter it is usually cold and dry. The rainy season is from July to September, though there is significant rain from April through to October, with showers that come and go quickly. The weather is generally pleasant all year round, but spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Xi'an. Have a look at our Xi'an Tour Packages and choose your time of travel.

Spring

Spring is from March till May. There are dust storms due to the rapid increase of temperatures, but only occasionally. The warm sunshine and gentle breeze make spring a good time for traveling and outdoor activities.

Summer

Summer (June to August) in Xi'an is typically scorching with strong sunshine at noon. Visitors should avoid going to outdoor sights at noon, such as the Ancient City Wall, and visit indoor sights instead, such as Shaanxi History Museum. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and hats, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of water when going sightseeing. Cool mountains around the city such as Huashan Mountain are very popular among travelers for escaping the heat.  See Top Places to Visit in Summer.

Autumn

The weather becomes cool and cloudy in autumn, with a fair amount of precipitation, but it gradually turns dry and sunny in late autumn.

Winter

Winter (December to February) is cold, dry and overcast with a good amount of foggy days. There are occasional snowfalls, but they rarely settle for long. There are a few ski resorts around the city, but they are mainly used by the local people. If you plan to add a skiing experience to your tour of Xi'an, we recommend you to use Cuihuashan Ski Resort, as it is the best one there. See Top Ski Resorts in China

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Xian Climate Information by Month

• Xian Weather in January
• Xian Weather in February
• Xian Weather in March
• Xian Weather in April
• Xian Weather in May
• Xian Weather in June
• Xian Weather in July
• Xian Weather in August
• Xian Weather in September
• Xian Weather in October
• Xian Weather in November
• Xian Weather in December

Xian Average Climate by Month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High (ºC)	4.44	7.22	13.89	20	25.56	31.11	31.67	31.11	24.44	18.89	11.67	6.11
Low (ºC)	-4.44	-2.22	2.78	8.89	13.33	18.33	21.11	20.56	15	9.44	2.78	-3.33
Precip (in)	.3	.4	1	2	2.6	2	3.7	2.6	4.2	2.6	1	.2
High (ºF)	40	45	57	68	78	88	89	88	76	66	53	43
Low (ºF)	24	28	37	48	56	65	70	69	59	49	37	26

Xian Average Monthly Temperatures

Xian Average Monthly Precipitation (inches)