Xi'an weather in January
January in Xi'an: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Xi'an · #411 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Xi'an climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -6°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.4 cm / 1.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 154 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Xi'an in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Xi'an?
- January in Xi'an: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Xi'an on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Xi'an in January?
- In January, Xi'an averages a daily high of 6.9°C and a low of -3.1°C, with about 12.3 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Xi'an in January?
- Xi'an has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 154 in January.
- Does it snow in Xi'an in January?
- Xi'an sees roughly 4.4 cm of snowfall in January.