How hot is Xi’an in January?

Daytime highs in Xi’an in January average 6°C (43°F); nights drop to about -4°C.

Does it rain in Xi’an in January?

Expect around 3.5 rainy days and 9 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Xi’an?

January is a challenging month to visit Xi’an — consider March–April instead. Overall travel score: 3.8/10. The best months are March–April.

Xi’an weather in January

January is a challenging month to visit Xi’an — consider March–April instead. Expect highs around 6°C, lows near -4°C, and about 3.5 days with rain.

3.8 · Poortravel score for January

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Avg high

6°C

Avg low

-4°C

Rainfall

9 mm

Rain days

3.5

Sunshine

7 h/day

Daylight

10 h

What to pack for Xi’an in January

a warm coat, hat and gloves

Humidity averages 61%; max daily wind around 11 km/h. Snow falls on about 1.5 days.

How January compares

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

Xi’an in January: the details

In January, Xi’an sees average daytime highs of 6°C (43°F) and overnight lows of -4°C (25°F). Rainfall totals roughly 9 mm across 3.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7 hours per day with 10 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 61%.

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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