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Yan'an Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Yan'an can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. 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 comfortable to chilly in Yan'an. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Yan'an has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 632 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Yan'an can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 134 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 6 mm of snowfall, spread across 2 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Yan'an Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Yan'an

Sun   Dec 22
1°C | -16°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -10°C
NE 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
2°C | -11°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Yan'an in China

During the months of May 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 summer in Yan'an?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in May, June, July and August.
  • Does Yan'an have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Yan'an?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Yan'an?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Yan'an?
    August tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Yan'an?
    December is the driest month with 6 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.