Climate of Shaanxi, China
Area-weighted average across Shaanxi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Shaanxi, a subdivision of China, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -3.2°C / 26.2°F in January to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in July, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 124 mm / 4.9 in depending on the season (641 mm / 25.2 in total across the year). See the 4 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.2°C26.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| February | -0.5°C31.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| March | 4.8°C40.6°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| April | 11.6°C52.9°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 16.5°C61.7°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| July | 22.5°C72.5°F | 124 mm4.9″ | — |
| August | 21.6°C70.9°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| September | 16.5°C61.7°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| October | 10.8°C51.4°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 4.1°C39.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | — |
| December | -1.5°C29.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shaanxi?
Shaanxi, China does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 22.5°C / 72.5°F, and the driest is January at 5 mm / 0.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Shaanxi?
Shaanxi, China has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.2°C / 26.2°F in January to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 641 mm / 25.2 in, with the wettest month being July (124 mm / 4.9 in) and the driest January (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Shaanxi?
The hottest month in Shaanxi is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Shaanxi?
The coldest month in Shaanxi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -3.2°C / 26.2°F.
When does it rain most in Shaanxi?
The wettest month in Shaanxi is July, averaging about 124 mm / 4.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.