Xi'an · SpringMonth summary
Xi'an weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Xi'an in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: April is a good time to visit Xi'an. May remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Xi'an in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Xi'an. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -4°C | 6°C | 11% | 0.4 | 8.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 10°C | 13% | 0.6 | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 17°C | 16% | 0.9 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 11°C | 24°C | 22% | 1.7 | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.7 | 10.6h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 20°C | 33°C | 26% | 2.7 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 33°C | 33% | 3.9 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 23°C | 33°C | 35% | 3.0 | 11.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 26°C | 36% | 4.1 | 9.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 10°C | 19°C | 34% | 2.6 | 5.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 4°C | 14°C | 19% | 0.8 | 8.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -3°C | 8°C | 6% | 0.3 | 8.8h | 6.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Xi'an averages 24°C, 22% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
April vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Xi'an in April
Is April a good time to visit Xi'an?
April is an excellent time to visit Xi'an (score 8.0/10). With 24°C, 9.9h of sunshine and 22% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Xi'an in April?
With 24°C and 9.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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