October · China
Best time to visit Xi'an in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Xi'an in October
Average temperature 15°C, 82 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Xi'an scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
October in Xi'an: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
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 October?
- In October, Xi'an averages 15°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Xi'an?
- October 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 October?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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