Daming Palace
Xi'an, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Daming Palace is an archaeological site, palace, and museum in Xi'an, China. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor. It is a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction and is one of the 130 sights in China on this site, ranking as the 69th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
June, July, and August are the warmest months, with daily highs between 30 °C and 32 °C. These months are also the wettest, with July and August seeing about 110 mm and 112 mm of rain, and September seeing about 108 mm. The driest months are December, January, and February. In January, temperatures range from a high of 7 °C to a low of -4 °C. In April, the high is 22 °C and the low is 10 °C, while May has a high of 27 °C and a low of 15 °C.
To reach the site, travelers can use Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, which is 25 km away. The site is 908 km from Beijing. Nearby attractions include the Great Mosque of Xi'an, 3.8 km away, the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, 6 km away, and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, 8 km away. Weiyang Palace is located 9.5 km from the site, as is the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is August, with about 112 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -1 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 64 | 72 | 110 | 112 | 108 | 59 | 22 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
