Beijing · SpringMonth summary
Beijing weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
10% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Beijing in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Favourable conditions in April (8.3/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Beijing in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Beijing. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (10% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 21°F | 36°F | 2% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 23°F | 43°F | 6% | 0.0in | 9.5h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ March | 34°F | 59°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 72°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 82°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 91°F | 20% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 90°F | 48% | 0.3in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 72°F | 86°F | 38% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 81°F | 18% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 46°F | 64°F | 15% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 32°F | 52°F | 7% | 0.0in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 21°F | 37°F | 3% | 0.0in | 8.3h | 5.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Beijing averages 72°F, 10% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
April vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Beijing in April
Is April a good time to visit Beijing?
April is an excellent time to visit Beijing (score 8.3/10). With 72°F, 11.1h of sunshine and 10% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Beijing in April?
With 72°F and 11.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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