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Plan your Xian tour in December? For various reasons, you are going to...
Plan your Xian tour in December? For various reasons, you are going to visit Xian in December. Well, December is not a glorious month to visit Xian since the temperature is low ( average lowest -3℃ during the month) often coupled with gusty wind blowing hard on your face.
But the things are not so bad due to the historical nature of the ancient city of Xian. The cold weather doesn't t affect your visit to the historical sites indoor or outdoor. In addition, you’ve got a big bonus in terms of discounts on your hotel, entrance fees and transportation.
December puts Xian deep into winter season with the temperature going much lower than the previous November. Xian’s average temperature in December falls between 6 ℃ during the day and -3 ℃ at night, very often accompanied with blustery weather.
The city has good heating system allows indoor rooms and facilities warm and comfortable.
We’d like to provide you the historical weather data listed below that you need to plan your trip to Xian well in advance. You may use the data to decide how to dress, what to pack for your coming trip to Xian.
| Date | Average High | Average Low | Extreme High | Extreme Low | |
| Dec 01 | 8℃ | -1℃ | 18℃(2008) | -7℃(1990) | |
| Dec 02 | 8℃ | -1℃ | 18℃(1989) | -9℃(1952) | |
| Dec 03 | 9℃ | -1℃ | 22℃(1989) | -10℃(1952) | |
| Dec 04 | 8℃ | -1℃ | 16℃(1955) | -9℃(1952) | |
| Dec 05 | 7℃ | -1℃ | 16℃(1983) | -7℃(1952) | |
| Dec 06 | 7℃ | -1℃ | 16℃(1989) | -5℃(1952) | |
| Dec 07 | 7℃ | -1℃ | 15℃(1959) | -5℃(1951) | |
| Dec 08 | 7℃ | -2℃ | 18℃(2008) | -7℃(1967) | |
| Dec 09 | 8℃ | -2℃ | 19℃(2008) | -10℃(1954) | |
| Dec 10 | 8℃ | -2℃ | 17℃(2008) | -8℃(1954) | |
| Dec 11 | 7℃ | -2℃ | 17℃(1951) | -9℃(1954) | |
| Dec 12 | 6℃ | -2℃ | 15℃(1988) | -9℃(1975) | |
| Dec 13 | 7℃ | -2℃ | 14℃(1951) | -8℃(1954) | |
| Dec 14 | 6℃ | -2℃ | 15℃(1955) | -9℃(1975) | |
| Dec 15 | 6℃ | -3℃ | 16℃(1998) | -9℃(1975) | |
| Dec 16 | 6℃ | -3℃ | 14℃(1978) | -9℃(1975) | |
| Dec 17 | 6℃ | -3℃ | 16℃(1971) | -10℃(1975) | |
| Dec 18 | 5℃ | -3℃ | 13℃(1998) | -10℃(1984) | |
| Dec 19 | 5℃ | -3℃ | 14℃(1964) | -10℃(1956) | |
| Dec 20 | 6℃ | -3℃ | 13℃(1996) | -9℃(1999) | |
| Dec 21 | 6℃ | -3℃ | 14℃(1964) | -8℃(1960) | |
| Dec 22 | 6℃ | -4℃ | 15℃(2000) | -9℃(2008) | |
| Dec 23 | 5℃ | -3℃ | 18℃(1962) | -9℃(1953) | |
| Dec 24 | 5℃ | -3℃ | 16℃(1996) | -9℃(1953) | |
| Dec 25 | 5℃ | -3℃ | 17℃(1993) | -9℃(1956) | |
| Dec 26 | 5℃ | -4℃ | 14℃(1998) | -11℃(2002) | |
| Dec 27 | 5℃ | -3℃ | 17℃(1987) | -10℃(1991) | |
| Dec 28 | 4℃ | -4℃ | 12℃(1987) | -15℃(1991) | |
| Dec 29 | 4℃ | -4℃ | 11℃(1987) | -14℃(1991) | |
| Dec 30 | 5℃ | -4℃ | 14℃(2000) | -19℃(1954) | |
| Dec 31 | 4℃ | -4℃ | 14℃(2001) | 19℃(1954) |
Outdoor daytime wear ( average 6℃ ): Winter clothes, layers （knitwear, or thermal wear).
Outdoor evening wear ( Average -3℃): Thick winter clothes, layers （knitwear, or thermal wear), gloves, and winter hats & caps.
Xian is a very compact and walkable city, so no matter where you are going to stay you will easily get to the major attractions and shopping areas in Xian. Some hotels start to offer discounted room rates from mid-November. Domestic tourist volume is getting thinner.
Xian Railway Station is just located on the northeast corner of Xian city wall while Xian Airport is located 40km northwest of Xian.
Xian is well known for its historical relics, both above ground and underneath. Season or weather changes make no big difference for sightseeing in Xian.
So if you travel Xian in December as a first-time visitor, you may cover the major attractions like Terracotta Warriors, Xian City Wall, Xian Muslim Quarter, the Great Mosque Bell & Drum Towers and the list could be longer if you stay in Xian for quite a few days. Check out the Top 10 Attractions in Xian for more information.
Xian is a haven for eaters. Hitting the food streets of Muslim Quarter is a must for first-time visitors. It is said there are over 300 Muslim local snacks on the streets in Xian Muslim Quarter that attract a consistent flow of visitors everyday coming here to savour or just have a glimpse.
Have a bite of some of the local food: the famous Xi’an Liangpi (cold skin noodles) , the lamb skewers, the cuttlefish, the yogurt, pomegranate juice and the list could be much longer.
If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Xian guided tours:
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