About Xian

The Best Time to Travel: Spring and Autumn

The main purpose to travel in Xi’an is to visit historical sites. Spring and autumn will be suitable because climate is not as cold as in winter and sunshine is not as strong as in summer so that it will be very comfortable to walk around in the city. If you choose to take a look at scenic spots like Li Mountain and Cuihua Mountain, you will see beautiful scenery with mountains of flowers and forests. However, it is not suitable to take outdoor activities when sometimes you encounter on sand and dust weather in spring.

Xi’an is located in the middle of Guanzhong Plain, Yellow River valley with Qinling Mountains in the south and Wei River in the north. It lies in a warm temperate zone with semi-humid monsoon climate and distinctive seasons. The climate is mild and the average temperature of the whole year is 13 degrees. However, climate in Xi’an is much drier than that in the south so that you should drink more water and keep your skin moisturized. 

Winter is the last season suitable to travel and then summer. It is cold and dry in winter. The temperature is low and wind is strong. At that time, it will be better for you to visit indoor scenic spots. However, it is very hot in summer, especially in midsummer. The sunshine is so strong, especially the exposed sun at noon. Sometimes, there will be a torrential rain but it will soon stop. You’d better not go to travel in a place without shadowing equipment such as Xi’an ancient wall. But there is no limitation to visit indoor scenic spots like Shaanxi historical museum. However, it will be a good choice for you to travel in the scenic spots in the surroundings of Xi’an in which there are dense trees and temperature will be cooler than that in the downtown. All in all, take measures of sun protection in summer and don’t go out in the warmest time.