Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Beijing in April
Beijing warms up: highs climb to 73°F (23°C), from 57°F in March, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 93/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 39%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (30°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
The air is dry, at about 39% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
Plan around April
April is one of Beijing's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 57°F in March.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and September & October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 81/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 9°C (16°F) from March.
- April sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Beijing in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Guijie (Ghost Street)
Street of restaurants lit by red lanterns, known for spicy crayfish and hot pot late into the night.
Why now April scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Shichahai Hutongs
Old alleyways around Houhai and the Drum and Bell Towers, best by bike or rickshaw.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Restored, forested section of the Great Wall with a cable car and toboggan descent.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Houhai Bar Street
Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.
798 Art District
Former factory complex filled with galleries, studios and cafes.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Beijing's ~53 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beijing in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Beijing?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Beijing in April?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in April?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Beijing
Routes in season in April
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Beijing in April?
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