April in China - Weather and Event Guide

In April, in most of China, spring is in full swing. Fruit trees are blooming and temperatures are starting to really warm up. If you're ok with a little rain (or a lot), April can be a lovely time to visit China.

Northern China, such as Beijing, is finally going to feel really comfortable for outdoor sight-seeing. Across central China, the weather is much the same as it was in March, which is warm, but damp. In the south, the weather is becoming increasingly warmer and you'll see days reaching above 80F. There will still be a lot of rain in both central and southern China, so bring your gear.

• Beijing: the ave daytime temp is 67F (20C) and ave number of rainy days is 5.
• Shanghai: the ave daytime temp is 65F (18C) and ave number of rainy days is 13.
• Guangzhou: the ave daytime temp is 78F (26C) and ave number of rainy days is 15.
• Guilin: the ave daytime temp is 72F (22C) and ave number of rainy days is 20.

Once again, packing for China is all about layers.

• North: warm during the day but chilly at night. You may be able to do shorts & t-shirts during the day but you'll need a warmer base layer at night.
• Central: think humid and damp. It can be warm so short pants and sleeves are good for daytime, but you'll want a warmer and weather-proof layer for evenings and rainy days, of which there will be plenty.
• South: it'll be warm during the day, even hot, and humid. Bring light clothes that will feel comfortable under rain gear. You may want a heavier layer at night, but light pants will probably be the warmest you'll need.

• April can be a really lovely time to see China. The heavy-hitting humidity hasn't set in and the temperatures are on the whole, pretty mild. It's warm, the flowers are blooming, love is in the air.
  Visiting China in April - Cons:
  
  If you melt in the rain, then you may want to avoid most of central and southern China. It can rain for days in some parts, but between every shower, there is a chance for sun. Pack your raincoat and you'll be fine! (Umbrellas and raincoats are available everywhere and you'll be surprised at how enterprising Chinese can be. Umbrella vendors usually sit outside malls and museums waiting for those in need to come out...)
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