What April feels like in Beijing
Mid-spring arrives in Beijing with April. The middle of the day is pleasantly mild. Nights are cool; with a gap of about 14.2°C (25.6°F) between afternoon and night, early mornings can surprise you. The air is dry, so skin and lips may feel it more than the temperature.
Rain in Beijing in April
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 8. Wet days average about 4.7 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 9.7 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in April
Mid-month, Beijing gets 13 h 13 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:38 am to sunset near 6:51 pm. Days are getting longer: 1 h 21 min more daylight than in mid-March. About 76% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How April compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, April comes out as the 6th warmest month in Beijing. Afternoons run 7.6°C (13.7°F) warmer than in March, with 8 mm more rain. May continues the upward trend. May averages a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F).
Who April suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — pleasant for gardens, parks and riversides.
Tips for visiting Beijing in April
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Beijing in April?
Expect around 21.6°C (70.9°F) in the afternoon and 7.4°C (45.3°F) at night, which most visitors would call mild.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in April?
Only moderately: roughly 4 wet days and 19 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Beijing in April?
The numbers point to versatile layers and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is April or May better for visiting Beijing?
April, clearly: it ranks #1 of 12 among Beijing's months, against #4 for the other. May is warmer and has more rainy days.