Month guide · Beijing · China
Beijing in April
What April is really like in Beijing: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Beijing. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Blossom in the parks and the Summer Palace; pleasant days, but some windy or dusty spells.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Beijing: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (12°C (54°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:37
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom and warming days, with dry winds and occasional dust in March and April; May is warm and sunny.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Beijing International Film Festival (usually April)
- Qingming Festival holiday (early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Shichahai and Houhai
Prince Gong Mansion
The largest surviving Qing princely mansion, near Houhai, combines courtyards, a garden of rockeries and ponds, and a restored Peking opera theatre.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
Religious site · Yonghegong and Wudaoying
Temple of Confucius and Imperial Academy
It is far calmer than the Lama Temple nearby, so it suits a quiet hour after the crowds there.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Gallery · Chaoyang
798 Art Zone
A complex of 1950s factories built with East German help, with saw-tooth roofs, now converted into galleries, studios, design shops and cafés.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Architecture · Chaoyang
Olympic Green
Come at dusk to see the stadium and aquatics centre illuminated from the plaza at no cost.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Free
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 8°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Beijing?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Beijing?
It is one of the best months to visit Beijing. Blossom in the parks and the Summer Palace; pleasant days, but some windy or dusty spells.
+How warm is Beijing in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Beijing in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.