Weather in Xi'an — today
Now in Xi'an
☁️
+22°
Overcast
Feels like +23° · humidity 65%
Today 12.9: +23° / +13°
🕐 16:25
Wind
4 km/h
UV index
3
Air (AQI)
67 · Poor
Precipitation
0%
Humidity
65%
Pressure
1020 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
06:24 / 18:55
👕 What to wear today
Comfortable — a T-shirt, a light sweater for the evening.
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Xi'an
Today, 12 September, Saturday, in Xi'an (China): partly cloudy, moderately warm. During the day the air will warm up to +23°, at night around +13°. Wind up to 7 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. A T-shirt is comfortable during the day, but take a light sweater or windbreaker for the evening. The sun will rise at 06:24 and set at 18:55 — daylight lasts 13 hours.Hourly weather in Xi'an
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Xi'an for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 12.9
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+13° +23°
Morning
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+17°
Day
☁️
+23°
Evening
🌇
+21°
Night
🌙
+13°
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Tomorrow 13.9
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💧 2%
+18° +27°
Morning
☁️
+19°
Day
☁️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Mon 14.9
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💧 6%
+17° +26°
Morning
☁️
+20°
Day
☁️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+17°
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Tue 15.9
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💧 4%
+17° +28°
Morning
☁️
+21°
Day
☁️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+17°
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Wed 16.9
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💧 43%
+18° +23°
Morning
🌦️
+20°
Day
🌦️
+23°
Evening
🌇
+22°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Thu 17.9
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💧 8%
+18° +25°
Morning
☁️
+21°
Day
☁️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Fri 18.9
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💧 21%
+18° +24°
Morning
🌦️
+20°
Day
🌦️
+24°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Sat 19.9
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💧 50%
+19° +26°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+19°
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Sun 20.9
🌦️
💧 78%
+18° +22°
Morning
🌦️
+19°
Day
🌦️
+22°
Evening
🌇
+21°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Mon 21.9
🌦️
💧 51%
+19° +27°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+19°
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Tue 22.9
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💧 14%
+16° +25°
Morning
☀️
+19°
Day
☀️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+16°
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Wed 23.9
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💧 12%
+13° +25°
Morning
☁️
+17°
Day
☁️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+22°
Night
🌙
+13°
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Thu 24.9
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💧 29%
+15° +21°
Morning
☁️
+17°
Day
☁️
+21°
Evening
🌇
+20°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Fri 25.9
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💧 32%
+16° +21°
Morning
☁️
+18°
Day
☁️
+21°
Evening
🌇
+20°
Night
🌙
+16°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
88 / 100
comfort for running · Excellent
🧴 UV
27%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
0%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
88 / 100
evening visibility · Excellent
🧺 Laundry drying
71 / 100
will dry outside · Good
🚗 Car wash
95 / 100
no rain expected · Excellent
🌫️ Air quality
67
Poor air
European AQI
PM2.5: 64PM10: 64O₃: 98NO₂: 55
People with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:55
Golden hour
18:22
Daylight
13 h (-2 min vs yesterday)
Xi'an climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+6°
-4°
Jan
+10°
-1°
Feb
+16°
+4°
Mar
+22°
+9°
Apr
+26°
+14°
May
+30°
+19°
Jun
+32°
+22°
Jul
+30°
+21°
Aug
+25°
+16°
Sep
+19°
+10°
Oct
+13°
+3°
Nov
+7°
-2°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +6° | -4° | 12 mm | Winter weather: about +6° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. 🧣 a warmer jacket. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +10° | -1° | 18 mm | A cold month: +10° by day, long walks get uncomfortable. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| March | +16° | +4° | 32 mm | Cool: around +16° by day, you'll need a warm layer. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| April | +22° | +9° | 45 mm | Ideal weather: +22° daytime — neither hot nor cold. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| May | +26° | +14° | 70 mm | A comfortable month: +26° by day without exhausting heat. One of the wettest months (70 mm): downpours can derail plans. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| June | +30° | +19° | 88 mm | Warm and comfortable: +30° by day, +19° at night. It's a rainy month (88 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +32° | +22° | 140 mm | Gentle warmth — about +32° daytime, great walking weather. Frequent rain (140 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 😊 light summer clothing. This is the hottest month of the year in Xi'an. |
| August | +30° | +21° | 128 mm | A comfortable month: +30° by day without exhausting heat. One of the wettest months (128 mm): downpours can derail plans. 😊 light summer clothing. |
| September | +25° | +16° | 130 mm | One of the best times to visit: +25° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (130 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. |
| October | +19° | +10° | 79 mm | Ideal weather: +19° daytime — neither hot nor cold. Frequent rain (79 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| November | +13° | +3° | 40 mm | Cool weather: +13° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| December | +7° | -2° | 13 mm | Cold: +7° by day, down to -2° at night — dress warmly. 🧣 a warmer jacket. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Xi'an
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: April, May, June
Daytime air+22…+30°
Precipitationoften
Why: comfortable +22…+30° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, March, July, August, September, October
Daytime air+6…+32°
Precipitationoften
Why: noticeable rain risk (12–140 mm/month) — pack an umbrella and backup plans.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: February, November, December
Daytime air+7…+13°
Precipitationrare
Why: cold and dark (+7…+13° by day, 10 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Xi'an is April – June, and the most comfortable months are April, May, June. The toughest months to visit are February, November, December: cool and damp.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+23°
Normal for September
+25°
Deviation
2° colder than normal
A year ago on this day
+25°
Record for this date
+34° (2024)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Xi'an
What is the weather in Xi'an right now?＋
Overcast, +22°, feels like +23°.
Will it rain in Xi'an today?＋
No: 0% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Xi'an?＋
Best time to visit — April – June.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Xi'an?＋
Sunrise 06:24, sunset 18:55.
Does it snow in Xi'an in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in January, February, December.
What is the climate in Xi'an by month?＋
Summers up to +32° in July, winters around -4° in January; the wettest month is July.
How hot is it in Xi'an in summer?＋
😊 Warm and comfortable. Perfect for walks, the beach and sightseeing.