December · China
Best time to visit Xi'an in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Xi'an in December
Average temperature 2°C, 9 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.4/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Xi'an scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
A Ming-era city wall rings Xi'an's old center, with the Terracotta Army an hour outside and Muslim Quarter food inside.
December in Xi'an — reliably good (7th best month)
December averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Xi'an in December?
- In December, Xi'an averages 2°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Xi'an?
- December earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Xi'an in December?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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