Climate almanac

Yan’an

Shaanxi, China · 36.60°, 109.49°

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What is the climate like in Yan’an?

The best time to visit Yan’an is typically April – June, with trip comfort peaking in May (7.3/10). Yan’an is warmest in July, when daily highs average 83°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 15°F (-10°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is December; the year sees roughly 25 in (629 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitApril – June — comfort peaks in May (7.3/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 83°F (29°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 15°F (-10°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (5.4 in (137 mm))
  • Driest monthDecember (0.2 in (6 mm))
  • Annual precipitation25 in (629 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromYan An, 1 km away (1951-2025)