Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across China this April.
China, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in April ranging from 1°C (34°F) in Yushu to 33°C (91°F) in Jinghong. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Jinghong and -12°C (10°F) in Yushu.
To get a sense of April's typical temperatures in the key spots of China, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Beijing. That makes April a high month for China.
After dark, Beijing cools to about 8°C (46°F) on an average April night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Jinghong clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 33°C (91°F), and evenings that remain near 18°C (64°F).
Our database indicates that in April, Yushu is the city with the coolest temperatures in China. You can expect daytime highs of 1°C (34°F) and nighttime lows close to -12°C (10°F).
Across China, sunshine in April ranges from overcast in Guangzhou (66 hours) to sunny in Erenhot (290 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 15°C (59°F) in Wenzhou this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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