Xi'an · WinterMonth summary
Xi'an weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-3°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Xi'an in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 8°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Not the best window: 6% rain risk and 8.8h of sunshine. May is much safer.
By trip type
Xi'an in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Winter in Xi'an is cool (8°C during the day). Days are short (8.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 December, Xi'an averages 8°C, 6% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Xi'an in December
Is December a good time to visit Xi'an?
December is an acceptable time for Xi'an (score 6.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Xi'an in December?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and -3°C at night. 8.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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