Xi’an in December
6.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 7°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
7°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
3Rainy days (13 mm)
9:43 hDaylight
07:49Sunrise · 17:32 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 7°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -4°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 10°C | 0°C | 19 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 16°C | 5°C | 33 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 22°C | 11°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| May | 27°C | 16°C | 71 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 31°C | 20°C | 93 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 32°C | 23°C | 146 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 129 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| September | 26°C | 17°C | 133 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 20°C | 11°C | 80 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 13°C | 4°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.8 |
| December | 7°C | -2°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Xi’an in December?
Daytime highs average 7°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Xi’an?
The best months are April, May.