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Sichuan Weather in April

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

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Chengdu Emeishan Jiuzhaigou Mianyang

Planning a journey to Sichuan, China this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sichuan in April

Sichuan, China is a region in China. Sichuan, China has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Aba at 7°C (45°F) and warm in Zigong at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Zigong and -7°C (19°F) in Aba.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Xindu with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Emeishan with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Chengdu typically sees 115 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Sichuan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sichuan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chengdu)

January11°C (52°F) February14°C (57°F) March19°C (66°F) April24°C (75°F) May28°C (82°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sichuan in April

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

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 Sichuan

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

Temperature range in Sichuan (April)

Precipitation variation in Sichuan (April)

Chengdu

In April Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
84 hours
115 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chengdu →

Emeishan

In April Emeishan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Emeishan →

Jiuzhaigou

In April Jiuzhaigou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mianyang

In April Mianyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mianyang →

Ya'an

In April Ya'an generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chengdu 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Emeishan 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Jiuzhaigou 9°C (48°F) -3°C (27°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Mianyang 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Ya'an 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Xichang 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Sichuan weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Sichuan, China generally has perfect weather conditions. Chengdu sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Chengdu peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in April, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

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

April is on the drier side in Sichuan, China. Chengdu averages only about 55 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Sichuan, China?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Sichuan, China. Typically, the climate in Chengdu is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Chengdu. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Sichuan.

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