Hangzhou weather in April (Zhejiang, China)

How is the weather in Hangzhou in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Hangzhou generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Hangzhou in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October typically offers the best circumstances. While January, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hangzhou, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 142 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Hangzhou in April?

For visitors traveling to Hangzhou, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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