April · China
Best time to visit Terracotta Army in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Terracotta Army in April
Average temperature 16°C, 70 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Terracotta Army scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Terracotta Army fills pits outside Xi'an with thousands of life-size clay soldiers made for China's first emperor.
April: the best month of the year in Terracotta Army
April averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Terracotta Army at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Terracotta Army in April?
- In April, Terracotta Army averages 16°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Terracotta Army?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Terracotta Army in April?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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