Dunhuang weather in April (Gansu, China)

Is April a good time to explore Dunhuang weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During April, Dunhuang experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Dunhuang in April usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.5 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 282 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Dunhuang, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 3.5 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 32%  

Sunshine 282 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 71%  

Where to go in China in April

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Dunhuang, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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