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Terracotta Army

Xi'an, China

Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct

Set inXi'an, China

In season~77°F high

Climate27–90°F

Nearest airportXIY

CurrencyCNY

LanguageMandarin Chinese

TimezoneUTC+08:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Terracotta Army

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightDec · 59%

WarmestJun · 90°F

WettestJul

Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Terracotta Army: Terracotta warriors, Xi'an, China

Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding an emperor's tomb.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Terracotta Army: Xi'an Terracotta Army colors

Terracotta Army: Xi'an Terracotta Army coloured statuettes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Terracotta Army?

The best time to visit Terracotta Army is April–May & September–October, in Xi'an, China.

Where is Terracotta Army?

Terracotta Army is in Xi'an, China. The nearest major airport is XIY.

What is Terracotta Army known for?

Thousands of life-size clay soldiers guarding an emperor's tomb.

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