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Xichang, Sichuan Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Xichang, Sichuan?
Xichang, Sichuan gets 1052 mm of precipitation a year over about 117 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 28°C) and January the coldest (average low 4°C).
Subtropical monsoon climate
Xichang, Sichuan has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in December to 28°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 13° | 27° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 23° |
How much rain does Xichang get?
Xichang gets 1052 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 117 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 66% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 239 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 19.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 54 days, to February 23, 2023.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Xichang got 341 mm of rain, against a normal of 1052 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 205 mm.
Xichang weather by month
Xichang weather in January
In January, Xichang averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 26°C (2005) and the record low is -3°C (1989). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xichang weather in February
In February, Xichang averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 29°C (2013) and the record low is -4°C (1977). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xichang weather in March
In March, Xichang averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2022) and the record low is 0°C (1974). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xichang weather in April
In April, Xichang averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (1999) and the record low is 3°C (1980).
Xichang weather in May
In May, Xichang averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2023) and the record low is 7°C (2007).
Xichang weather in June
In June, Xichang averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 235 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is 11°C (1977).
Xichang weather in July
In July, Xichang averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 239 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 15% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 36°C (2022) and the record low is 13°C (1989).
Xichang weather in August
In August, Xichang averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 181 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 35°C (2024) and the record low is 13°C (1987).
Xichang weather in September
In September, Xichang averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 165 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 35°C (2006) and the record low is 9°C (1997). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xichang weather in October
In October, Xichang averages a high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 33°C (2025) and the record low is 0°C (2021). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xichang weather in November
In November, Xichang averages a high of 20°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 28°C (1996) and the record low is -2°C (2009). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Xichang weather in December
In December, Xichang averages a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 25°C (1981) and the record low is -3°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Xichang
March is the sunniest month in Xichang, with estimated sunshine of 64% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 9%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 38% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Xichang is cloudier than 70% of China.
Humidity peaks in October at 78% and is lowest in March at 42%.
Xichang has about 20 days a year above 32°C. Xichang is cooler than 58% of China.
First and last freeze in Xichang
The first fall freeze in Xichang typically comes around December 24, and the last spring freeze around January 28. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 330 days.
Xichang weather records
These records cover XICHANG during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Xichang station is 39°C, on June 1, 2014. The coldest is -4°C, on February 9, 1977.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 142 mm of precipitation, on June 17, 2020.
47 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Xichang
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 13°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 19°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | 17° | 4.3 mm | 2 | 61% | 63% | 26° | -3° |
| February | 7° | 21° | 5.8 mm | 3 | 53% | 62% | 29° | -4° |
| March | 10° | 24° | 14 mm | 5 | 42% | 64% | 33° | 0° |
| April | 13° | 28° | 33 mm | 8 | 44% | 44% | 36° | 3° |
| May | 16° | 28° | 84 mm | 13 | 54% | 33% | 39° | 7° |
| June | 18° | 27° | 235 mm | 19 | 72% | 9% | 39° | 11° |
| July | 19° | 28° | 239 mm | 19 | 73% | 15% | 36° | 13° |
| August | 19° | 28° | 181 mm | 16 | 74% | 19% | 35° | 13° |
| September | 17° | 26° | 165 mm | 16 | 76% | 20% | 35° | 9° |
| October | 14° | 23° | 67 mm | 11 | 78% | 21% | 33° | 0° |
| November | 9° | 20° | 18 mm | 4 | 69% | 52% | 28° | -2° |
| December | 6° | 17° | 5.8 mm | 2 | 69% | 49% | 25° | -3° |
Station: XICHANG, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Xichang climate questions
How much rain does Xichang get?
Xichang gets 1052 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 117 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Xichang?
July is the wettest month in Xichang, with 239 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Xichang have a year?
Xichang has about 117 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 19.
What is the hottest month in Xichang?
May is the warmest month in Xichang, with an average high of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Xichang?
January is the coldest month in Xichang, with an average low of 4°C.
What is the record high temperature in Xichang?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Xichang station is 39°C, set on June 1, 2014. The record low is -4°C, on February 9, 1977.
What is the sunniest month in Xichang?
March is the sunniest month in Xichang, with estimated sunshine of 64% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Xichang?
The first fall freeze in Xichang typically comes around December 24. The last spring freeze is around January 28.
What is the best time to visit Xichang?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and September to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.