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Xian Weather in December

December in Xian brings low temperatures, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and nights dropping to -4°C (25°F). Rainfall is very low this month, averaging just 4.4 mm (0.2 in).

Rainfall in Xian in December

The climate data from previous years indicates about 2 days of snow/rain, averaging 4.4 mm (0.2 in) for the month. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in Xian in December

December in Xian sees highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F) overnight. During December, you'll experience the winter season. Temperatures remain on the cold side all day. A proper warm jacket is worth having, not just for evenings. With lows of -4°C (25°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated.

For Xian itself, April, May, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Xian Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.4 mm (0.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Best Places in China in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Xian in December

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Xian in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.

What To Do in Xian in December

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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