When to go to Xi'an?
The Silk Road ended at Xi'an, and the Terracotta Army stands in ranks under a hangar east of the city, every face modelled differently. The walls are wide enough to cycle a full circuit, looking down on grey-tiled roofs with the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda beyond. In the Muslim Quarter the evening trade is lamb skewers, hand-pulled noodles and persimmon cakes fried in front of you.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Xi'an, aim for May to September, December.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Xi'an
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9 | 8 | 1 | 63 |
| February | 6.5 | 13 | 3 | 59 |
| March | 8.0 | 31 | 12 | 64 |
| April | 7.6 | 60 | 17 | 63 |
| May | 8.0 | 58 | 21 | 67 |
| June | 9.3 | 60 | 27 | 74 |
| July | 8.7 | 158 | 27 | 66 |
| August | 9.7 | 113 | 28 | 73 |
| September | 8.3 | 59 | 23 | 71 |
| October | 6.7 | 69 | 15 | 59 |
| November | 5.9 | 34 | 9 | 57 |
| December | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 65 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Xi'an, the sunniest month is August, and the driest is December (about 6 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 670 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Xi'an?
- Terracotta Army
- Xi'an city walls
- Muslim quarter
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Practical info
- Country: China
- Airport: Xi'an Xianyang (XIY)
- Station: Xi'an Nord
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