Best time to visit Xi’an: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Xi’an are Apr, May, Jun and Sep.
Best months
Apr, May, Jun and Sep
Peak season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -3.9°C – 6.1°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Feb
Temp: -1.3°C – 8.8°C
Rain: 13mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 4.5/10
Mar
Temp: 4.9°C – 18°C
Rain: 33mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Apr
BestTemp: 11.7°C – 24.8°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 9/10
May
BestTemp: 15.9°C – 28.5°C
Rain: 60mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 9/10
Jun
BestTemp: 20.1°C – 32.3°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Jul
Temp: 23.5°C – 33.6°C
Rain: 130mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Aug
Temp: 23.2°C – 33°C
Rain: 75mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Sep
BestTemp: 18.7°C – 27.5°C
Rain: 124mm
Sunshine: 7.5h/day
Visit score: 8/10
Oct
Temp: 11.2°C – 19.6°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 5.7h/day
Visit score: 6.1/10
Nov
Temp: 4.5°C – 13.8°C
Rain: 24mm
Sunshine: 6.5h/day
Visit score: 6.1/10
Dec
Temp: -2°C – 7.5°C
Rain: 8mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months for visiting Xi'an are April, May, June, and September, which combine comfortable temperatures with good sunshine hours. April highs average 24.8 degrees Celsius, May reaches 28.5 degrees Celsius, June climbs to 32.3 degrees Celsius, and September settles back to 27.5 degrees Celsius, all paired with several hours of sunshine each day.
The wider peak season runs from April through September, but this stretch also includes the hottest and wettest conditions of the year: July highs reach 33.6 degrees Celsius alongside 130mm of rain, the highest monthly rainfall recorded. Travelers who prefer to avoid both heat and heavier rain might lean toward the edges of the best-months window, such as April or September, while those seeking lower costs and fewer crowds should consider the off-season months of January, February, or December, when highs stay between about 6.1 and 8.8 degrees Celsius.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.