China weather in April
What is the weather like in China in April?
The weather conditions in China in April vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During April in China, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Yushu with 1°C (34°F) to very high in Jinghong with 33°C (91°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (65°F) in Jinghong and -12°C (10°F) in Yushu.
Precipitation in April varies from almost none in Ruoqiang with an average of 2.2mm (0.09 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Heping with 406mm (16 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of China, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in China
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Average weather in Beijing
In April Beijing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Shanghai
In April Shanghai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Guangzhou
In April Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chengdu
In April Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In April Xi'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to go to China?
In our opinion April is one of the best times to visit China with commonly perfect weather in Beijing. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit China is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Beijing.
The worst months are January and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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