Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

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China in April: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What April is actually like in China — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
30°C
Average low
20°C
Rainfall
181mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 6th warmest month of China's year. The 6th wettest month, at 9% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in April

No public holidays this month, so domestic crowds stay closer to normal.

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Guangzhou, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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