Chang'an, China - Weather and Climate
The weather in Chang'an, Shaanxi, China, can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from very warm
to cold over the course of the year.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Chang'an. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Chang'an has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1036 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Chang'an can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 189 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 18 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 4 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chang'an Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Chang'an can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 6.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chang'an.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 77%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, February, May, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in March, April and June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Chang'an
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Chang'an in China
During the months of April and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 181 hours of sunshine.
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