Xi'an weather in October (Shaanxi, China)

Planning a trip to Xi'an in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Xi'an the weather in October is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Xi'an in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 96 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Xi'an. April, May and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Xi'an climate page with graphs.

 

Xi'an, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 96 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

Where to go in China in October

Find out more about the weather in China in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Xi'an in October?

For visitors traveling to Xi'an, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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