Best Time to Visit Xian

With life-like clay soldiers, ancient city wall and long history, Xi'an is one of the most famous and popular destinations in China. Traveling to Xi’an, you can taste the various noodles, witness the Terracotta Army and the relics in the Shaanxi History Museum.

Xi’an is warm temperate zone semi-humid continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Winter is cold with less rain and snow. Spring is warm, dry and windy with changeable climate. Summer is hot with much rain. Autumn is cool and comfortable. The annual average temperature in Xi 'an is 13.5-15.0℃, the coldest month is January(-1.2- 0.7℃), and the hottest month is July(26.9-27.5℃).

Generally speaking, it is recommended that you visit Xi’an in spring(April to May) and autumn(September to October) with pleasant weather and less crowds.

Travel to Xi'an in Spring

With average temperature of 15-20℃, spring in Xi’an is warm and comfortable. Kindly reminder, the large temperature difference between day and night exists, please dress accordingly. Xi'an weather in spring (March to May) is a warm season. There is occasionally dust storm which may cause inconvenient, but most days are fine and comfortable with coat and trousers, along with spare sweater. Spring is the best time to visit Xi'an.

In spring, you can enjoy the flowers blossom at the Xingqinggong Park and Qinglong Temple. You can also visit the Terracotta Army and Shaanxi History Museum. Cycling on the Xi’an City Wall will be a nice experience in Xi’an in spring. Outdoor activities can be considered such as a biking tour on the Ancient City Wall. Also, paying a visit to Qin Terracotta Army is a best choice.

Travel to Xi'an in Summer

July is the hottest month of Xi’an in summer, with average temperature of 26.9-27.5℃. The highest temperature may exceed 35℃. Indoor activities like visiting the Shaanxi History Museum and Terracotta Army are recommended at day in summer in Xi’an. Please note that July and August are the summer vacations of schools in China, Xi’an will be full of domestic tourists at this time. Night tour in Xi’an is also recommended in summer, you can watch the famous shows like Tang Dynasty Show, Legend of the Camel Bell and the Great Qin, etc. And you can also see the music fountain in Xi’an at night.

The high temperature in day will cause you upset. It is better to avoid long-time outdoor activities, recommended sites in this season can be indoor places such as Shaanxi History Museum, Qin Terracotta Army, Lesser Wild Goose Pagoda, Famen Temple, etc.

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Travel to Xi'an in Autumn

With average temperature of 14-16℃, autumn in Xi’an is cool and comfortable. There will be less crowds from September to November. Autumn is ideal to explore this ancient city. Xi'an weather in autumn (September to November) is satisfied for most people. Cool temperature with sunny days makes your Xi'an tour comfortable. One thing should be kept in mind that it is a high season so that more crowd than the usual time. Autumn is the best time to visit Xi'an.

In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn foliage of Xi’an as well as knowing about the long history and abundant culture. There are plenty of things to do in Xi’an in autumn, including visiting the Terracotta Army, strolling on the ancient city wall, visiting the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. Mount Hua Shan climbing can be arranged during autumn tour. Standing on the peak of Mt. Hua Shan, you can look out at tier upon tier of mountains and spectacular rock groups.

Travel to Xi'an in Winter

If you want to avoid the crowds, you can visit Xi’an in winter. With average temperature of -5-5℃, Xi’an is cold with smog in winter. January is the coldest month in winter in Xi’an, with average temperature of -1.2-0.7℃. And if you are lucky enough, the Xi’an city in snow is really beautiful. Xi'an weather in winter (December to February) is a low season. Most winter days are foggy, and sometimes snow falls.

In winter, you can explore the indoor museums like Terracotta Army and Shaanxi History Museum. You can also taste the mutton in Xi’an. Strolling around the Muslim Quarter is also a good choice. For budget tourists, winter is a good choice because of the less cost. May be some attractions will be closed. But many indoor tourist attractions in Xi'an such as the Qin Terracotta Army, Stele Forest, Shaanxi History Museum and the Great Mosque also welcome tourists.

Temperature Tips of Xi'an four Seasons

The best time to visit Xi'an will be when the average temperatures are at a comfortable level (between 20°C / 68.0°F and 30°C / 86.0°F on average) which is during months June, July, August and September.

Other great months to visit Xi'an are April, May and October when the average temperatures are a little cooler but still between a pleasant 10°C / 50.0°F and 20°C / 68.0°F. If you don't mind bringing a coat, you might also enjoy visiting Xi'an during January, February, March, November and December but average temperatures are fairly cool (between 0°C / 32.0°F and 10°C / 50.0°F). Below is a climate data table of xi'an for your referance.

Month/Terms	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highest (℃)	7.0	10.1	17.8	21.6	28.6	31.8	32.3	31.7	28.2	21.7	12.1	6.1
Lowest (℃)	-6.0	-1.3	4.6	10.0	14.0	19.1	22.2	22.5	16.6	11.2	-3.5	-3.7
Rainfall (mm)	7	9.6	29	43.0	60.2	54.6	98.8	71.1	91.6	60.0	24.0	6
Days of Rainfall	4	4	7	8	9	9	10	9	11	10	6	3

Clothing Tips

Xi'an's climate is dry, with frequent wind and dust. Be prepared for dusty conditions, and consider bringing skincare products and a windproof scarf.

In September and October, temperatures vary greatly between morning and evening, averaging 18-26°C. A short-sleeve T-shirt is sufficient for midday, but a long-sleeve jacket is recommended for mornings and evenings. In November and December, average temperatures range from 1-12°C, with dry weather, so it's best to wear winter clothing.)