Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Xi'an in October
Xi'an cools off: highs slip to 70°F (21°C), from 81°F in September, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.4 in (60 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Xi'an's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 58°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March & April and October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 81/100.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in September to 86/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Xi'an in October
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.
Huaqing Palace
Hot spring palace grounds below Mount Li, near the Terracotta Army.
Why now October scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Xi'an City Wall
Fully intact Ming wall, 14 km around, best ridden by rented bike.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang dynasty pagoda built to hold scriptures brought back from India.
Defuxiang Bar Street
Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Xi'an?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Xi'an in October?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in October?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Xi'an in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.