Shanxi Weather in April

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

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Taiyuan Pingyao Datong Linfen

Considering a trip to Shanxi, China this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Shanxi in April

Shanxi, China is a region in China. The weather in Shanxi in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Taihuai at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Yuncheng at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Yuncheng and 1°C (34°F) in Taihuai.

To explore the conditions in Shanxi, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Datong with an average of 31 mm (1.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Linfen with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Taiyuan sees close to 228 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Shanxi by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February6°C (43°F) March12°C (54°F) April19°C (66°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November10°C (50°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shanxi in April

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

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 Shanxi

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

Temperature range in Shanxi (April)

Precipitation variation in Shanxi (April)

Taiyuan

In April Taiyuan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
228 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Taiyuan →

Pingyao

In April Pingyao generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Pingyao →

Datong

In April Datong generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
excellent
Climate in Datong →

Linfen

In April Linfen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Linfen →

Yuncheng

In April Yuncheng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Yuncheng →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taiyuan 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Pingyao 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Datong 17°C (63°F) 2°C (36°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Linfen 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Yuncheng 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Yangquan 18°C (64°F) 5°C (41°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Shanxi weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

April in Shanxi, China brings very good weather. In Taiyuan, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

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

Taiyuan averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

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

Not particularly. Taiyuan averages just 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Shanxi, China.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shanxi, China?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Taiyuan, April might be a good time to visit Shanxi, China. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Shanxi, China is in May, June and September with generally excellent weather in Taiyuan. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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