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Xichang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Xichang can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to mild. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Xichang. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a moderate 12°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -0°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Xichang has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1351 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Xichang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 257 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Xichang Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Xichang

Sun   Dec 22
18°C | 8°C
S 2 m/s
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 6°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
19°C | 7°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Xichang in China

During the months of April, May, June, July, August 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Xichang?
    Rainy season in Xichang occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Xichang?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Xichang?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Xichang?
    July tops the wettest month list with 257 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Xichang?
    February is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.