Xi'an & the Terracotta Army
Eight thousand life-sized soldiers standing guard in formation, still being excavated after fifty years, a city wall intact enough to cycle the entire loop, and noodles pulled by hand in the Muslim quarter after dark.
The best time to visit Xi'an & the Terracotta Army is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 19:21 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
March · high 18°C · rain 24mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 10mm0.4in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| February | 11°C51°F | 18mm0.7in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 18°C65°F | 24mm0.9in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 22°C72°F | 55mm2.2in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C81°F | 49mm1.9in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 32°C89°F | 87mm3.4in | 14.4h14.4h | |
| July | 33°C91°F | 110mm4.3in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 129mm5.1in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 127mm5.0in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 18°C65°F | 72mm2.8in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 13°C56°F | 24mm0.9in | 10.3h10.3h | in the recommended window |
| December | 7°C45°F | 6mm0.2in | 9.9h9.9h |
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When is the best time to visit Xi'an & the Terracotta Army?
The best time to visit Xi'an & the Terracotta Army is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
How warm does Xi'an & the Terracotta Army get?
Typical daytime highs in Xi'an & the Terracotta Army are Mar–May 23°C (73°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 19°C (67°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is Xi'an & the Terracotta Army expensive?
On the ground, Xi'an & the Terracotta Army is cheap.
What sort of trip is Xi'an & the Terracotta Army good for?
Xi'an & the Terracotta Army is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Xi'an & the Terracotta Army?
The wettest month in Xi'an & the Terracotta Army is August at 129mm (5.1in), the driest December at 6mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 59mm (2.3in).
What plug do I need for Xi'an & the Terracotta Army?
Xi'an & the Terracotta Army uses type A, C, I sockets at 220 V.
