How hot is Xi’an in August?

Daytime highs in Xi’an in August average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 22°C.

Does it rain in Xi’an in August?

Expect around 11.8 rainy days and 118 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Xi’an?

August is a challenging month to visit Xi’an — consider March–April instead. Overall travel score: 4.9/10. The best months are March–April.

Xi’an weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Xi’an — consider March–April instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 22°C, and about 11.8 days with rain.

4.9 · Poortravel score for August

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

22°C

Rainfall

118 mm

Rain days

11.8

Sunshine

9.2 h/day

Daylight

13.3 h

What to pack for Xi’an in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 69%; max daily wind around 15 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Xi’an: March–April. See the full best time to visit Xi’an guide.

Xi’an in August: the details

In August, Xi’an sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 22°C (72°F). Rainfall totals roughly 118 mm across 11.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.2 hours per day with 13.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 69%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Xi’an, China (34.26, 108.93) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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