Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang 秦始皇陵
Xi'an, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang in Xi'an, China, is a mausoleum, archaeological site, and Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site and a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level. It is one of the most looked-up sights in China.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs from 6 °C in January to 32 °C in June and July, with lows dropping to -4 °C in January and reaching 22 °C in July. Monthly rain ranges from 8 mm in January and December to 106 mm in August, with rainy days ranging from about 2 days in December to 14 days in July.
The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, located 46 km away, and the site is 882 km from Beijing. Nearby sights include the Terracotta Army at 1.8 km, Daming Palace at 28.8 km, the Great Mosque of Xi'an at 32.0 km, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda at 32.5 km, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda at 33.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is August, with about 106 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 61 | 66 | 105 | 106 | 100 | 60 | 23 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
