Xi'an Weather in February

Season: Winter

In short: 

1. The temperature is low and people feel cold, but it is trending upwards.

2. Rainy and snowy days are not many this month, with cloudy days dominating.

3. Coming to Xi’an in February 2026, you will feel the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year.
 

As the last month of winter in Xi’an, February gets an increasing temperature. The early month tends to be still chilly, with the daily high temperature of about 5 - 10 degrees Celsius (41 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit) and the daily low of around -5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit). As the month progresses, at the end of the month, the daily low rises to above 0°C (32°F), and the daily high may peak above 15°C (59°F). Most days during this period, you will no longer feel very cold in the daytime, but you are still advised to wear thick enough clothes at night. 
 

Despite the general upward trend, it does not rule out a sudden drop in temperature on some days. Therefore, it is recommended that you keep an eye on the weather forecast before and during your trip.

City Wall on Cold Rainy Days

The monthly precipitation is low at 10 mm on average, scattered over about 4 days. It is sometimes in the form of snow with the temperature dropping below freezing, and sometimes in the form of rain with the temperature of around 5°C (41°F). Both the rain and snow are light most of the time, and won’t cause much inconveniences. However, since it is much colder than usual, you are recommended to avoid visiting Xi’an on these days if you don’t like coldness. As a reminder, though wet days are not many, there are not many sunny days in February, either. Instead, cloudy weather occurs very often.
 

The humidity is also quite low, which may make you feel uncomfortable, especially in rooms with heating equipment. 
 

In February, the daytime is short, but the good thing is that it’s gradually getting longer. At the beginning of the month, the daytime is about 10.5 hours; by the end of the month, it reaches almost 11.5 hours. The sunshine hours are only about 4; after all, there are many cloudy days this month.

Cons:

1. Xi’an is cold in February, especially in the first half month;

2. Cloudy days dominate this month, meaning that the chance of admiring historical architecture under bright sunshine is not very large;

3. The daytime is short, which leads to the short opening hours of most attractions.

Less-crowded Terracotta Army in February

Pros:

1. Most time this month, you will see fewer crowds because of the cold weather of Xi’an;

2. Though there are not many sunny days, you will not encounter many wet days, either;

3. In 2026, the Chinese New Year will take place in February, so you can have a good feast of authentic Chinese culture during your trip.

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What to Do in Xi’an in Winter - 7 Best DestinationsIn 2026, the Chinese New Year will fall on February 17, 2026. Traveling to Xi’an on or around this day, you will see various special festival decorations. For example, the Chinese New Year Lantern Fair with illuminated lanterns in various shapes will be held on the City Wall from about February 10 on in 2026; Shuyuanmen Ancient Cultural Street will be full of stalls selling Spring Festival couplets, “Fu” character pictures, red window paper-cuts, etc.

Window Paper-cuts Sold in Shuyuanmen Cultural Street

However, Xi’an will see more tourists than usual, meaning expensive and hard-to-book hotels. In addition, this month also coincides with the Spring Festival Travel Rush, which makes flights and trains tickets hard to book. So, make these arrangements ahead of time.