How hot is Xi’an in December?

Daytime highs in Xi’an in December average 7°C (44°F); nights drop to about -3°C.

Does it rain in Xi’an in December?

Expect around 2 rainy days and 7 mm of rainfall in December.

Is December a good time to visit Xi’an?

December is a challenging month to visit Xi’an — consider March–April instead. Overall travel score: 4.5/10. The best months are March–April.

Xi’an weather in December

December is a challenging month to visit Xi’an — consider March–April instead. Expect highs around 7°C, lows near -3°C, and about 2 days with rain.

4.5 · Poortravel score for December

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Avg high

7°C

Avg low

-3°C

Rainfall

7 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

7.2 h/day

Daylight

9.7 h

What to pack for Xi’an in December

a warm coat, hat and gloves

Humidity averages 62%; max daily wind around 11 km/h.

How December compares

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

Xi’an in December: the details

In December, Xi’an sees average daytime highs of 7°C (44°F) and overnight lows of -3°C (27°F). Rainfall totals roughly 7 mm across 2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.2 hours per day with 9.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 62%.

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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