Xian weather in December (China)

Is December a good time to explore Xian weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Xian usually has low temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C.

Precipitation

Xian in December usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 4.4 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 2 days of snow/rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Xian, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 4.4 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Where to go in China in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Xian.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to China? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in China. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.