Xi’an
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Xi’an month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Xi’an are typically March, April and May, with average daytime highs around 18–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and July the wettest (about 120 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 | -4.3 | 12 | 7.2 |
| February | 9.9 | -1.7 | 16 | 7.6 |
| March | 17.7 | 4.9 | 28 | 8.3 |
| April | 23.4 | 10.9 | 51 | 8.0 |
| May | 27.8 | 15.6 | 52 | 8.7 |
| June | 31.9 | 20.5 | 82 | 9.1 |
| July | 33.3 | 23.3 | 120 | 9.5 |
| August | 32.6 | 22.8 | 97 | 9.6 |
| September | 26.1 | 17.2 | 120 | 7.2 |
| October | 18.6 | 10.1 | 80 | 5.6 |
| November | 13.2 | 3.3 | 25 | 6.4 |
| December | 7.2 | -3.1 | 8 | 7.3 |
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People and places shaping Xi’an
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- Documented history · 1963
The Lantian Man was discovered in 1963 in Lantian County, 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Xi'an, and dates back to at least 500,000 years before the present time.
- Documented history · 1953
A 6,500-year-old Neolithic village, Banpo, was discovered in 1953 on the eastern outskirts of the city proper, which contains the remains of several well organized Neolithic settlements carbon dated to 5,600–6,700 years ago.
- Documented history · 1957
The site is now home to the Xi'an Banpo Museum, built in 1957 to preserve the archaeological collection.
- Lantian Man discovery
The Lantian Man was discovered in 1963 in Lantian County, 50 km southeast of Xi’an, dating back at least 500,000 years.
- Banpo Neolithic village discovery
A 6,500‑year‑old Neolithic village, Banpo, was discovered in 1953 on the eastern outskirts of Xi’an.
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01 · OverviewXi’an, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Xi’an took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Xi’an
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Xi’an
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Xi’an
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Xi’an
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Xi’an
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Xi’an
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01 · Q&AWhere is Xi’an located and what are its coordinates?
Xi’an is situated in China at geographic coordinates 34.2583, 108.9286 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Xi’an?
Xi’an has a recorded population of approximately 9,600,000 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Xi’an?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Xi’an include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Xi’an?
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