Verdict: Excellent month
Beijing Weather in April
April hits the sweet spot in Beijing — highs around 22°C (72°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is a non-issue, with only ~3 wet days in an average year. Overall, April is one of the best months of the year to be in Beijing.
Average high
22°C / 72°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~3
Precipitation
17 mm
What to pack for Beijing in April
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
April against the rest of the year
Warmest in Beijing: Jun (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Jan (2°C / 36°F) · Wettest: Jul (~15 rain days)
2°
-7°
Jan
6°
-4°
Feb
15°
1°
Mar
22°
8°
Apr
28°
14°
May
33°
20°
Jun
32°
22°
Jul
30°
21°
Aug
26°
16°
Sep
19°
8°
Oct
10°
1°
Nov
3°
-6°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)