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Guangdong Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Guangdong, China in April.

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Guangzhou Shenzhen Zhongshan Dongguan

Planning a trip to Guangdong, China this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Guangdong in April

Guangdong, China is a region in China. April in Guangdong generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Renhua to 29°C (84°F) in Zhanjiang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Zhanjiang and 17°C (63°F) in Renhua.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guangdong, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Shantou with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Qingyuan with 314 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during April. Guangzhou receives roughly 66 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Guangdong by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guangdong - and find the best time to visit. (based on Guangzhou)

January20°C (68°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April28°C (82°F) May31°C (88°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October30°C (86°F) November26°C (79°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Guangdong in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Guangdong.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Guangdong

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Guangdong, China?

Temperature range in Guangdong (April)

Precipitation variation in Guangdong (April)

Guangzhou

In April Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
61 hours
66 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
316 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Guangzhou →

Shenzhen

In April Shenzhen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
106 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in Shenzhen →

Zhongshan

In April Zhongshan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
92 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
254 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
Climate in Zhongshan →

Dongguan

In April Dongguan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
309 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Dongguan →

Zhuhai

In April Zhuhai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
92 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Guangdong in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Guangzhou 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Shenzhen 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Zhongshan 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Dongguan 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Zhuhai 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Longgang 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)

Guangdong weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guangdong, China in April?

Guangdong, China typically experiences mixed weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Guangzhou average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Guangdong, China in April?

Daytime temperatures in Guangzhou peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in April, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Guangdong, China get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Guangzhou records an average of 227 mm (8.9 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Guangdong, China.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Guangdong, China?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Guangzhou, April may not be the ideal time to visit Guangdong, China.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Guangzhou. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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