01Weather
Beijing weather in April
Afternoons in April average 22.9 °C (73 °F) and nights cool to 8.5 °C (47 °F). The month brings about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 4 days. Compared with March it is 7.0 °C warmer; May is 5.8 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 4 °C / 39 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 1.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 15 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 35.0 °C / 0.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 05:58 | 18:38 | 12.7 h |
| 15 April | 05:36 | 18:52 | 13.3 h |
| 30 April | 05:15 | 19:08 | 13.9 h |
Daylight grows by about 72 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Beijing is in April
busy The main sights are busy in April. What drives it:
- Qingming holiday in early April
- blossom at Yuyuantan
- best spring weather
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in China fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Beijing in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qingming Festival | 4 or 5 April, three-day holiday | holiday |
| Beijing International Film Festival | April | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Beijing in April
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is the best spring month, with blossoms at Yuyuantan Park in the first half, clear days and afternoons around 23 °C. The Qingming holiday in the first week brings a three-day domestic rush to the parks and the Great Wall. The Film Festival runs mid-month. Willow catkins float through the air in the second half like snow, a nuisance for allergy sufferers. Rain falls on about four days.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu is at its best, with the hills greening. Hotel rates rise toward the May Day holiday. The Forbidden City sells out for weekends; book the Monday-to-Thursday slots a week ahead. The Temple of Heaven's tai chi mornings and the Summer Palace's boats are the spring circuit. For the May Day holiday and the warm, dry weeks after, see May.
09Compare
Beijing month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | -9 °C | 0 | – | quiet | Good |
| February | 7 °C | -6 °C | 3 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 2 °C | 4 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 23 °C | 8 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 29 °C | 14 °C | 6 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 33 °C | 20 °C | 9 | – | busy | Mixed |
| July | 33 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| August | 32 °C | 22 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| September | 28 °C | 16 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 20 °C | 7 °C | 5 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 12 °C | 0 °C | 2 | – | moderate | Good |
| December | 5 °C | -8 °C | 1 | – | quiet | Good |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Beijing.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in April | 20 °C | – |
| Shanghai in April | 22 °C | 11 |
| Kyoto in April | 21 °C | 9 |
| Tokyo in April | 20 °C | 10 |
| Bangkok in April | 36 °C | – |
| Singapore in April | 32 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Beijing in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Beijing?
April is one of the best months to visit Beijing. Daytime highs average 23 °C (73 °F), rain falls on about 4 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Beijing in April?
Expect mild days around 23 °C (73 °F) and nights near 8 °C (47 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in April?
April brings about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over roughly 4 days, which is dry by Beijing standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 15 percent.
What should I wear in Beijing in April?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Beijing crowded in April?
The main sights are busy in April. Main drivers: Qingming holiday in early April; blossom at Yuyuantan; best spring weather.
What time does it get dark in Beijing in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 18:52 and rises at 05:36, giving 13.3 hours of daylight.