February · China
Best time to visit Xi'an in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Xi'an in February
Average temperature 4°C, 17 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Xi'an scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 4°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
February in Xi'an — reliably good (5th best month)
Expect 4°C (40°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Xi'an — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Xi'an in February?
- In February, Xi'an averages 4°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Xi'an?
- February earns a 7.7/10 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 February?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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