Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Xi'an in April
Xi'an warms up: highs climb to 77°F (25°C), from 64°F in March, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain.
At 87/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What April feels like
Highs settle around 77°F (25°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is moderate at about 1.6 in (40 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Xi'an's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 77°F, up from 64°F in March.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 2.7 in (69 mm).
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 72/100.
- Comfort holds steady from March (88 → 87/100).
- April sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Xi'an in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Defuxiang Bar Street
Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.
Why now April scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Terracotta Army
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China's first emperor.
Lao Sun Jia
Restaurant dating back over a century, known for yangrou paomo lamb soup with bread.
Shaanxi History Museum
Top-tier collection from Zhou to Tang dynasties, including Tang murals.
Huaqing Palace
Hot spring palace grounds below Mount Li, near the Terracotta Army.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 1.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~593 m to Xi'an's ~385 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Xi'an in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Xi'an?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Xi'an in April?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in April?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in April
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Xi'an in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.