AI-generatedXi'an at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 570 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 416 m
Climate in Xi'an
Xi'an has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Xi'an is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – May
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4818:11
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:33–07:22 · evening 17:38–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:33 · evening 18:27–18:37
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Xi'an in October?
In October, Xi'an is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Xi'an.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:48 – 18:11
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Xi'an
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Xi'an, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 20 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Xi'an
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Xi'an: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Xi'an has about 9 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Xi'an
How breezy and how cloudy Xi'an is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Xi'an typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Xi'an: variable cloud, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Xi'an
How often the day gets hot in Xi'an (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Xi'an has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Xi'an
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 50 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | 6° | −4° | 3.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 10° | −1° | 4.1 h | 3 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 16° | 4° | 5.7 h | 4 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 22° | 10° | 6.7 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 87 | 26° | 14° | 6.6 h | 7 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 31° | 19° | 6.8 h | 6 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 31° | 22° | 6.5 h | 9 | 102 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 30° | 21° | 5.9 h | 9 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 25° | 16° | 4.4 h | 11 | 110 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 19° | 10° | 3.8 h | 9 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 13° | 4° | 4.1 h | 5 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 34 | 8° | −2° | 4.3 h | 2 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.26° N, 108.93° E · 416 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Xi'an
The best time to visit Xi'an is from March to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is September with 110 mm of precipitation.
Xi'an through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Xi'an in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Xi'an in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Xi'an in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 13–25 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Xi'an in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Xi'an for you.
Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Xi'an
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Xi'an: score 89 against 73. In April, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. April has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 89better |
| Day high | 19° | 22° |
| Night low | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 30 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Xi'an month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January6° · 4 h
In January, Xi'an is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in January42February10° · 4 h
In February, Xi'an is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in February78March16° · 6 h
In March, Xi'an is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in March89April22° · 7 h
In April, Xi'an is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in April87May26° · 7 h
In May, Xi'an is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in May66June31° · 7 h
In June, Xi'an is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in June53July31° · 7 h
In July, Xi'an is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 102 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in July59August30° · 6 h
In August, Xi'an is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in August71September25° · 4 h
In September, Xi'an is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in September73October19° · 4 h
In October, Xi'an is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in October58November13° · 4 h
In November, Xi'an is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Xi'an.
Xi'an in November34December8° · 4 h
In December, Xi'an is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Xi'an.
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Xi'an vs. Luoyang
In October Luoyang has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs. 73). During the day Luoyang is 3 °C warmer than Xi'an. Luoyang gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Xi'an | Luoyang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – May | Mar – May, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Xi'an ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Dalian17°19°86
- 6Kaifeng22°84
- 7Zhengzhou22°83
- 8Nanjing22°82
- 24Xi'anThis page19°73
Planning a trip to Xi'an
Weather for your travel dates
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Xi'an in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Xi'an has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 33
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Xi'an lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Xi'an
When is the best time to visit Xi'an?
The best time to visit Xi'an is from March to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Xi'an?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Xi'an?
The wettest month is September with 110 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Xi'an get?
Xi'an gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Xi'an in?
Xi'an uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Xi'an?
A nonstop flight from London to Xi'an takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,270 km.
When is typhoon season in Xi'an?
Xi'an lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Xi'an?
Xi'an has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 33.
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