Xian Climate

Xi'an lies between a cold and hot semi-arid climate. Xi'an climate and weather feature in four distinctive seasons, with a warm but variable spring, a torrid summer, a cool autumn, and a dry and chilly winter. Xi'an Climate and Weather provide you with information including Climate Graph, Xi'an Climate Data, What to Wear in every season, Weather and Climate of each month, Annual Data of Xi'an Temperature, for your reference to find out the best time to visit Xi'an and enjoy seasonal highlights in Xi'an. It also tells you what to pack for your Xi'an tour in different seasons.

Xi'an Weather Graphs and Climate Features

The plain area of Xi 'an is a warm-temperate zone with semi-humid continental monsoon climate, featuring distinctive cold, warm and dry four seasons. Winter is cold, windy, foggy and snowy; spring is warm, dry, windy and changeable; summer is hot with prominent drought, and there are many thunderstorms and strong winds; it is cool in autumn with plenty rainfalls, and the temperature drops rapidly.

Average Temperature in Xi'an

From the Graph, we can see that the warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) in Xi'an is July (32.1°C). The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C). The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.9°C). The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Precipitation and Rainfall Days in Xi'an

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (98.6mm). The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is December (5.8mm).

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (10.9 days). The month with the lowest number of rainy days is December (3.4 days).

Daylight & Sunshine Hours in Xi'an 

Months with the longest days are May, June and July (Average daylight: 14h). Months with shortest days are January, November and December (Average daylight: 10h). The month with most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6.3h). The month with least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h).

UV Index in Xi'an 

Months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 11). Months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Note: The graphs are annual datas for reference only, for the real-time temperature, please turn to Weather Forecast, dail 12121.

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Xi'an Climate - Seasons & What to Pack

Xi'an, located roughly in the geographical center of Mainland China, with location between a cold and hot semi-arid climate. It is hot and wet in summer with many thunderstorms, dry and occasionally snowy in winter, and prone to extended spells of rain in autumn while the warm spring can be dusty due to sandstorms. The rainy season is from July to September.

Spring(March-May)

• Weather Feature: The temperature varies widely from day to night, lower temperature in the morning and evening while the daytime goes under higher temperature, windy and occasional sandstorms. 
• Average Temperature:  8 °C (46 F) in March, 14 °C (57 F) in April and 19 °C (66 F) in May.
• What to Bring: A sweaters or a thick coat in March, a long-sleeved shirt or a T-shirt with a light jacket in April, and summer clothes in May.
• Recommended Tour Activities: With gentle breeze and warm sunshine, it is a good time for outdoor activities like climbing the Mt. Huashan or enjoying the cherry blossom at the Qinglong Temple. 

Summer(June-August)

• Weather Feature: Hottest season with strong sunshines at noon. Though it is tempered by the fact that it is also the rainy season.
• Average Temperature: High average temperature being 32 °C and the maximum temperature often above 40°C.
• What to Bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen and hats
• Recommended Tour Activities: Indoor attractions like the Terra-Cotta Warriors , Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Shaanxi Nature Museum and Shaanxi History Museum or forstry scenic spots such as Qinling Wildlife Park, Heihe National Forest Park, Zhuque National Forest Park, otherwise, you can appreciate the music fountain at Big Wild Goose Pagoda North Square Music Fountain after the sunset.

Autumn(September-November)

• Weather Feature: Cool and cloudy in autumn, with a fair amount of precipitation, but it gradually turns dry and sunny in late autumn.
• Average Temperature: 16 °C- 25 °C
• What to Bring:  A long-sleeved shirt or a sweater and light coat
• Recommended Tour Activities: Cool weather is the best time to visit historical sites like Ancient City Wall,  Bell Tower , Drum Tower, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Small Wild Goose Pagoda, and to enjoy the local snacks in Muslim Quarter.

Winter(November - February)

• Weather Feature: Dry and cold with a little snow.
• Average Temperature: The coldest time is January with an average temperature of 0 °C (32 F), and the lowest temperature sometimes drops below  -5 °C (23 F). 
• What to Bring: Warm clothes like down coat and wool sweaters.
• Recommended Tour Activities: Winter skating at Bailuyuan Ski Resort and Zhulinpan Ski Resort, and hot bath at Tangyu Hot Springs or annual lantern fair held on the City Wall during the Chinese New Year in January or February.

Best Time to Visit

Considering the climate and weather conditions in Xi'an, the best time to visit Xi'an is Spring and Autumn, from March to May, September to November. For tourists from southern regions, winter is also an agreeable time to visit Xi'an with less crowded scenic spots, and it is high time to experience the snowy scenes, moreover, the tour budget can be lowered. 

High Season

The peak season for Xi'an tour begins in March and ends in November, when the climate and weather are agreeable for traveling. As a result, the city is crowded with tourists and some popular scenic spots are inevitably crowded. Travel costs will also be higher, as many attractions have peak season prices. June to August, although with hot weather, it is the summer holiday for students in China, so this period is also the high season for Xi'an tour.

Low Season

The off-season for Xi'an tour is from November to March of the next year. The weather is getting colder and colder, and there are fewer tourists. Therefore, the prices of air tickets, hotels and scenic spots are lower than other periods. Moreover, you can enjoy the city's snowscape and have a pleasant tour experience for it will be less crowded in most tourist attractions. Taking Muslim Quarter for example, you don't have to wait in a long quene before a local snack store.

Avoid Public Holidays in China

Try to avoid the public holidays of China, such as May Day Holiday(May 1-3), National Day Holiday(October 1-7), Spring Festival Holiday(Usually early February), Qingming Festival(in early April), Dragon Boat Festival(in June), summer holiday (usually from July to August) and winter holiday (Jan to Feb) for students should also gain your consideration. Spring festival and national day festival are the most crowded time to travel. During these holidays, there will be a large crowd in the tourist attractions and you can't really enjoy yourself. Flights and hotels can cost three times as much than usual, and it's hard to get tickets during the Spring Festival.