China (Beijing) · April
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)4– (39–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)12– (54–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)23– (73–)38 (100) | 32° (90°)24– (75–)38 (100) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)36 (97) | 27° (81°)20– (68–)33 (91) | 20° (68°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 11° (52°)2– (36–)20 (68) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)10 (50) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -8° (18°)-14– (7–)-2 (28) | -6° (21°)-13– (9–)1 (34) | 1° (34°)-7– (19–)8 (46) | 9° (48°)1– (34–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 8° (46°)0– (32–)15 (59) | 0° (32°)-7– (19–)7 (45) | -7° (19°)-13– (9–)-1 (30) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 4 |
🌧Rain Days | 0d1mm (0.1") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d9mm (0.4") | 2d22mm (0.8") | 3d35mm (1.4") | 6d69mm (2.7") | 8d193mm (7.6") | 7d125mm (4.9") | 5d66mm (2.6") | 2d26mm (1.0") | 1d15mm (0.6") | 0d2mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in May.
April in China (Beijing) at 22°C (72°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, and September.
Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 16°C (61°F)). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 22 mm (0.9 in) total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Spring comes quickly: cherry, magnolia and peach trees blossom in the parks and temperatures climb fast. Occasional sandstorms cloud the air, and in between the sky shines. The Wall and the palaces are not yet overrun.
Packing list for China (Beijing) in April
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- Jumper or fleece
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit China (Beijing)?
- April is not an optimal month for China (Beijing) (Score: 80/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, and September.
- How warm is it in China (Beijing) in April?
- In April, China (Beijing) sees daily highs of 22°C (72°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 16°C (61°F). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 1°C (34°F).
- How much rain falls in China (Beijing) in April?
- In April, China (Beijing) receives an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does China (Beijing) get in April?
- China (Beijing) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
