SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in April
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April in Yangshuo: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #1203 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in April
Other months in Yangshuo
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 242 mm / 9.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Yangshuo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Yangshuo in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The heavy months
15 Apr – 31 Aug · usuallyMonsoonRiskGuangxi's rain lands between April and August, May heaviest. The karst is greener and the river fuller for it, and the climbing is effectively off until the limestone dries.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk21 rainy days and about 242 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Yangshuo — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- April in Yangshuo: warm, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in April?
- In April, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 17.3°C, with about 242.2 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in April?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in April.
Other months in Yangshuo
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Similar destinations in East Asia — April
Within 300 km: Guilin's Longji terraces under water around 20 Apr – 15 Jun.