Best time to visit Xi’an

Go inApril–May and October

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Cycle the city walls on a spring or autumn evening.

Xi’an month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	6°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	9°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Chinese New Year
March	Good	15°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
April	Great	21°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Good	27°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Poor	32°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Poor	33°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Poor	31°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Mixed	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
October	Good	20°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
November	Good	13°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
December	Poor	7°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–

The Terracotta Army has more than 8,000 soldiers, and no two faces are alike.

When is the best time to visit Xi’an?

The best time to visit Xi’an is April–May and October. Cycle the city walls on a spring or autumn evening.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Xi’an?

Flights are usually cheapest in December–January, when demand is lowest.

When is Xi’an busiest?

Xi’an is busiest in February and May–October.

What is the weather like in Xi’an?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 6°C. The wettest period is June–September.