Weather:Like March, the month of April has a big rise in temperature, with an average daily maximum temperature of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average daily minimum temperature of 10 °C (50 °F).
Green Park in KunmingThe weather isgenerally dry, cool and sunny. It is great tourist weather. It rains only about 7 days of the month, and there is only about 23 mm of total rainfall. April is the end of the dry season. See thecurrent weather and forecast
Clothing:It is still long-sleeve weather most of the time. During the day, dress in a light sweater or jacket, and in the evening, wear more layers. There is a big temperature difference between day and night.
Things to Do in Kunming in April
4月is a good season to see flowers in Kunming, and the weather is more pleasant than in March. Many tourists come toenjoy the outdoors in April.
Visit Green Lake Park:This is a popular city park at the main gate of Yunnan University, and it is near Kunming Zoo. Migratory birds stop there during their migrations. Among these are the popular Siberian seagulls that the locals really enjoy feeding. On sunny days, artists paint and musicians play, and people exercise or go out on small boats on the lake. There is no entrance fee. Local buses 1 and 101 go there as does Bus 133 from Carrefour Plaza.
Spring scenery in DongchuanSee the Redlands of Dongchuan:A three hour drive from Kunming, there is a rural area of peasant farmers called Dongchuan. It is a good place to see the spring scenery. It is called "red lands" because the ground is unusually red. It is a particularly beautiful rural area where the locals are friendly.
On the road to Dongchuan, you'll travel past mountains, streams, and smaller and smaller towns and villages. At Dongchuan, you'll see carts pulled by donkeys and oxen. Experience a rural part of China and see the farmers and animals. It is good place for for a day tour, and it is a favorite region for photographers since the vivid colors change continually.
Touring Kunming in April — Shoulder Travel Season
4月a moderate month for tourism. As the weather warms, more tourists visit. The hotels, tourist attractions, and restaurants gear up for the crowds in May but are still offering bargains. The number of tourists increase just before the May Day (May 1) holidays.
Our Most Popular Kunming Tours
If you are planning to visit Kunming, see ourKunming toursor have ustailor-make your tour to Kunming. We could help conveniently arrange hotel rooms and your flight and train ticketsusing our experiencein the area.
- 3-Day Tour of Kunming:The tour includes the highlights around Kunming such as Stone Forest and Green Lake Park. You could opt to go to Jiuxiang Caves.
- 8-day Shangri-La Tour:See the highlights around Yunnan Province including the Stone Forest Geopark, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Kunming Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data
| Date | Average High | Average Low | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4月1 | 72 °F | 22.22 °C | 45 °F | 7.22 °C |
| 4月2 | 72 °F | 22.22 °C | 45 °F | 7.22 °C |
| 4月3日 | 72 °F | 22.22 °C | 45 °F | 7.22 °C |
| 4月4日 | 72 °F | 22.22 °C | 45 °F | 7.22 °C |
| 4月5 | 72 °F | 22.22 °C | 45 °F | 7.22 °C |
| 4月6 | 72 °F | 22.22 °C | 46 °F | 7.78 °C |
| 4月7 | 73 °F | 22.78 °C | 46 °F | 7.78 °C |
| 4月8 | 73 °F | 22.78 °C | 46 °F | 7.78 °C |
| 4月9 | 73 °F | 22.78 °C | 46 °F | 7.78 °C |
| 4月10 | 73 °F | 22.78 °C | 47 °F | 8.33 °C |
| 4月11 | 73 °F | 22.78 °C | 47 °F | 8.33 °C |
| 4月12 | 73 °F | 22.78 °C | 47 °F | 8.33 °C |
| 4月13 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 47 °F | 8.33 °C |
| 4月14 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 48 °F | 8.89 °C |
| 4月15 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 48 °F | 8.89 °C |
| 4月16 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 48 °F | 8.89 °C |
| 4月17 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 48 °F | 8.89 °C |
| 4月18 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 49 °F | 9.44 °C |
| 4月19 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 49 °F | 9.44 °C |
| 4月20 | 74 °F | 23.33 °C | 49 °F | 9.44 °C |
| 4月21 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 4月22 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 4月23 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 50 °F | 10 °C |
| 4月24 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 51 °F | 10.56 °C |
| 4月25 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 51 °F | 10.56 °C |
| 4月26 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 51 °F | 10.56 °C |
| 4月27 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 51 °F | 10.56 °C |
| 4月28 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 52 °F | 11.11 °C |
| 4月29 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 52 °F | 11.11 °C |
| 4月3日0 | 75 °F | 23.89 °C | 52 °F | 11.11 °C |
