Weather in April in Yunnan
Thinking about venturing to Yunnan this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Yunnan in April?
Yunnan 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 to very warm in Jinghong at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Jinghong and -3°C in Deqen.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dali with an average of 43 mm to heavy rainfall in Yuanyang with 171 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lijiang usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Yunnan for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Yunnan climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Yunnan?
Lijiang
In April Lijiang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kunming
In April Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Shangri-La
In April Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Jinghong
In April Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Xishuangbanna
In April Xishuangbanna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Yunnan?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Yunnan. Typically, the climate in Lijiang is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, April provides perfect weather in Lijiang. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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