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Xian Weather in January

Xian in January averages 4°C (39°F) during the day and -6°C (21°F) at night. This is the driest month of the year, and part of the winter season.

Rainfall in Xian in January

You can expect the least amount of rain of the year this month. The dry conditions are a bonus, even if the cooler temperatures mean you'll need to dress accordingly. Typically, about 2 days will experience snow/rainfall, with an average of 3.7 mm (0.1 in) for the month. If rain does fall, it tends to be very light and barely worth getting out an umbrella for.

Temperature in Xian in January

Xian in January gets highs of 4°C (39°F) during the day and drops to -6°C (21°F) at night. January is in the winter season. Even daytime conditions remain cold, making layers, a warm coat, and winter accessories a good idea. With overnight lows of -6°C (21°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Xian. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Xian Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C (21°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.7 mm (0.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  

Best Places in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of China in January →

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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 January

Cold weather calls for smart layering in January. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.

What To Do in Xian in January

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

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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