Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Xi'an in September
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.9 in (125 mm) falling in Xi'an, alongside highs near 81°F (27°C) and lows of 62°F (17°C).
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 62°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 4.9 in (125 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs settle around 81°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 62°F (17°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.9 in (125 mm) across the month.
Plan around September
September is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March & April and October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort improves from 54/100 in August to 75/100.
- September sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- 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 September
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.
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.
Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)
Hui food streets with lamb skewers, roujiamo and persimmon cakes.
Why now Easy to slot in when September's rain moves in.
Great Mosque of Xi'an
Chinese-style mosque with courtyards and pavilions, founded in the Tang era.
Defuxiang Bar Street
Short lane of bars and live music spots inside the city wall.
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Xi'an?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 88 in March & April and October. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 4.9 in (125 mm) of rain. September is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Xi'an in September?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 62°F (17°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Xi'an in September?
Yes: about 4.9 in (125 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 27.3 in (694 mm).
What should I pack for Xi'an in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Xi'an in September?
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