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Xi'an in August
Xi'an edges cooler than July, with highs of 92°F (33°C), lows of 71°F (22°C) and about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 92°F (33°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Humidity
- 64%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 17 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What August feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 92°F (33°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 71°F (22°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.5 in (114 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are March & April and October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in July to 54/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes92°F afternoons
- Sun hat and sunscreenmidday heat
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Xi'an in August
Afternoons run hot (92°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Defuxiang Bar Street
Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 92°F.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang dynasty pagoda built to hold scriptures brought back from India.
Huaqing Palace
Hot spring palace grounds below Mount Li, near the Terracotta Army.
Why now Best first thing, before the 92°F afternoon heat.
Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Two Ming towers at the heart of the walled city, lit at night.
Xi'an City Wall
Fully intact Ming wall, 14 km around, best ridden by rented bike.
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Xi'an?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are March & April and October, at up to 88. Expect highs of 92°F (33°C) and 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Xi'an in August?
Average highs are 92°F (33°C) and average lows 71°F (22°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in August?
Some: about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (92°F afternoons), sun hat and sunscreen (midday heat), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Xi'an in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.