🇰🇷 Seoul vs Xi'an 🇨🇳

Seoul, South Korea vs Xi'an, China — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Xi'an is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Xi'an is drier, with roughly 24 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇨🇳 Xi'an
Avg annual high17°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year11288
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMarch, April, October

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

🇨🇳 Xi'an

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Xi'an warmer?

Xi'an is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Xi'an?

Seoul is rainier — Xi'an sees about 24 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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