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Yunnan Weather in April

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

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Considering a trip to Yunnan, 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 Yunnan in April

Yunnan, China is a region in China. The weather in Yunnan in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Deqen at 6°C (43°F) to very warm in Jinghong at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Jinghong and -3°C (27°F) in Deqen.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dali with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Yuanyang with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Lijiang sees close to 232 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Yunnan by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April20°C (68°F) May23°C (73°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October19°C (66°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Yunnan in April

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

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 Yunnan

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

Temperature range in Yunnan (April)

Precipitation variation in Yunnan (April)

Lijiang

In April Lijiang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
232 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
very good
Climate in Lijiang →

Dali

In April Dali generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Dali →

Kunming

In April Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
244 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Kunming →

Shangri-La

In April Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
mixed
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Jinghong

In April Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Yunnan, in China.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lijiang 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Dali 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Kunming 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Shangri-La 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Jinghong 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Xishuangbanna 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Yunnan weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

April in Yunnan, China brings excellent weather. In Lijiang, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Lijiang averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

April is on the drier side in Yunnan, China. Lijiang averages only about 54 mm (2.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Yunnan, China?

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

Generally speaking, April provides excellent weather in Lijiang. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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