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Dunhuang weather in April (Gansu, China)

What can you expect from the weather in Dunhuang during April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Dunhuang the weather in April is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Dunhuang in April usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.5 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 282 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunhuang climate page with graphs.

 

Dunhuang, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 32%  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71%  

Where to go in China in April

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

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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 Dunhuang in April?

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 in April.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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