🇨🇳 Beijing vs Xi'an 🇨🇳

Beijing, China vs Xi'an, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Xi'an is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇨🇳 Xi'an
Avg annual high18°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year6588
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberMarch, April, October

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇨🇳 Xi'an

Best around March, April, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Xi'an warmer?

Xi'an is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Xi'an?

Xi'an is rainier — Beijing sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Xi'an?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Xi'an is best around March, April, October.

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