Weather in April in China
Are you planning a trip a to China in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in China in April?
China has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Yushu at 1°C to very warm in Jinghong at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Jinghong and -12°C in Yushu.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ruoqiang with an average of 2.2 mm to heavy rainfall in Heping with 406 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Beijing enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in China for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our China climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Beijing
In April Beijing generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Shanghai
In April Shanghai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Guangzhou
In April Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chengdu
In April Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Xi'an
In April Xi'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in China.
Is April the best time to visit China?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to China. Typically, the climate in Beijing is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, April, September and October provide perfect weather in Beijing. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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