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Xi'an in July
Xi'an's warmest month brings highs averaging 95°F (35°C), lows of 73°F (23°C) and about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 46/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by heat.
- Avg high
- 95°F (35°C)
- Avg low
- 73°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 4.9 in (124 mm)
- Humidity
- 61%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What July feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 95°F (35°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 73°F (23°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.9 in (124 mm) across the month.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March & April and October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (July – September), which brings about 14.3 in (363 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 53/100 in June to 46/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 95°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Xi'an in July
With 4.9 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Lao Sun Jia
Restaurant dating back over a century, known for yangrou paomo lamb soup with bread.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.9 in of rain.
Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)
Hui food streets with lamb skewers, roujiamo and persimmon cakes.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
Shaanxi History Museum
Top-tier collection from Zhou to Tang dynasties, including Tang murals.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.9 in of rain.
Terracotta Army
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding the tomb of China's first emperor.
Xi'an City Wall
Fully intact Ming wall, 14 km around, best ridden by rented bike.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 95°F.
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Xi'an?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 46/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are March & April and October. Expect highs of 95°F (35°C) and 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Xi'an in July?
Average highs are 95°F (35°C) and average lows 73°F (23°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in July?
Yes: about 4.9 in (124 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 95°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Xi'an in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.