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.

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

 

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunhuang.

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