Shaanxi weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shaanxi, China. Like most weather services, we show Shaanxi at one spot: Xi’an, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, OctOff season Jul, Dec–Feb
About Xi’an weather
Is it raining in Xi’an right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Xi’an this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–19° and lows of 5–8°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Xi’an lately?
In the past 7 days, Xi’an had 5 rainy days and 16.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Xi’an?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Shaanxi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shaanxi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shaanxi is Mar–May, Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 5°C (41°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Shaanxi?
September is the wettest month, with about 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Shaanxi?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 5°C (41°F) and lows of -5°C (23°F).
Does Shaanxi have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 125 mm (4.9 in).
Shaanxi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Xi’an), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Shaanxi
Weather can differ a lot within Shaanxi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi’an | Mar–May, Oct | None | 5–33°C | 694 mm |
| Baoji | Apr–Jun | None | 3–30°C | 681 mm |
| Weinan | Mar–May, Oct | None | 5–34°C | 722 mm |
| Xianyang | Mar–May, Oct | None | 5–33°C | 694 mm |
| Hanzhong | Mar–Apr, Oct | Jul–Sep | 7–31°C | 1,016 mm |
| Ankang | Mar–Apr, Oct | Jul, Sep | 6–31°C | 1,022 mm |
| Shangluo | Apr–Jun | None | 2–30°C | 807 mm |
| Yan’an | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 1–30°C | 578 mm |
| Tongchuan | Apr–Jun | None | 2–30°C | 655 mm |
| Hancheng | Apr–Jun, Oct | None | 3–32°C | 572 mm |
| Huayin | Apr–Jun, Oct | None | 3–30°C | 726 mm |
| Tongchuanshi | Apr–Jun, Oct | None | 3–32°C | 656 mm |