Late winter · Weather & things to do
Xi'an in February
Xi'an warms up: highs climb to 51°F (11°C), from 43°F in January, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 66/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 51°F (11°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 31°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are March & April and October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 40°F.
- Comfort improves from 55/100 in January to 66/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Xi'an in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time 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.
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.
Why now February scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Defuxiang Bar Street
Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.
Why now Highs near 51°F and 0.5 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Xi'an?
It's middling, scoring 66/100. The best months are March & April and October, at up to 88. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Xi'an in February?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in February?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Xi'an in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.