Lijiang Weather in April

Lijiang Weather and Climate in April

When you travel to Lijiang in April, the weather of Lijiang is warm in the day and it rarely rains with the average total precipitation of about 18mm. With the coming of spring, the temperature gradually goes up. The monthly average temperature slightly rises to 8°C (46°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night. The temperature difference between day and night is still big.

Historical Lijiang Average Daily Temperatures in April

April    Average High  Average Low 
1 18.8°C / 65.8°F 7.1°C / 44.8°F
2 18.9°C / 66°F 7.2°C / 45°F
3 19°C / 66.2°F 7.3°C / 45.1°F
4 19.1°C / 66.4°F 7.4°C / 45.3°F
5 19.2°C / 66.6°F 7.5°C / 45.5°F
6 19.3°C / 66.7°F 7.6°C / 45.7°F
7 19.4°C / 66.9°F 7.6°C / 45.7°F
8 19.5°C / 67.1°F 7.7°C / 45.9°F
9 19.6°C / 67.3°F 7.8°C / 46°F
10 19.7°C / 67.5F 7.9°C / 46.2°F
11 19.9°C / 67.8°F 8°C / 46.4°F
12 20°C / 68°F 8.1°C / 46.6°F
13 20.1°C / 68.2°F 8.2°C / 46.8°F
14 20.2°C / 68.4°F 8.2°C / 46.8°F
15 20.3°C / 68.5°F 8.3°C / 46.9°F
16 20.4°C / 68.7°F 8.4°C / 47.1°F
17 20.5°C / 68.9°F 8.5°C / 47.3°F
18 20.6°C / 69.1°F 8.6°C / 47.5°F
19 20.7°C / 69.3°F 8.7°C / 47.7°F
20 20.8°C / 69.4°F 8.8°C / 47.8°F
21 20.9°C / 69.6°F 8.8°C / 47.8°F
22 21°C / 69.8°F 8.9°C / 48°F
23 21.1°C / 70°F 9°C / 48.2°F
24 21.2°C / 70.2°F 9.1°C / 48.4°F
25 21.3°C / 70.3°F 9.2°C / 48.6°F
26 21.4°C / 70.5°F 9.3°C / 48.7°F
27 21.5°C / 70.7°F 9.3°C / 48.7°F
28 21.6°C / 70.9°F 9.4°C / 48.9°F
29 21.7°C / 71.1°F 9.5°C / 49.1°F
30 21.8°C / 71.2°F 9.6°C / 49.3°F

What to Wear for an April Lijiang Travel

If travelers would like to go outdoors in the day, they can wear light suits, T-shirts, light jeans, casual wears, and ladies can wear long dresses. But climate becomes a little cold at night, so it is necessary to bring warm clothes, such as lined dresses, wind coats, and sweaters, and add or reduce clothes according to temperature change. Wear comfortable shoes.

Places to Visit in April Lijiang

  • Lugu Lake:
    Travelers can view the graceful and gentle scenery of Lugu Lake in April. It is often sunny in April. When shrouded by sunshine, the water changes color from different angles and looks crystal. Lush green leaves and peach blossom adorn the lake, and its tranquility adds a whisper of mystery.
  • Lijiang Ancient Town:
    April is generally a good time for travelling in Lijiang. At the beginning of April, Dongba Ritual, a traditional festival of the Naxi nationality. During the grand ceremony, many respected Dongba, namely the clergy of Naxi nationality, and many professors and scholars will come to exchange experiences and bless the mass. 
  •  Longquan Temple,(龙泉寺)Yufeng Temple(玉峰寺)
    It t is also a good time to visit temples in Lijiang, such as Longquan Temple, Puji Temple, and Yufeng Temple. You can ramble among sprouting trees, listen to the monks chanting sutras, and make a wish under the clear sky.
  • Mu’s Residence:
    It reflects the architectural style of the central plains of China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its layout is arranged according to the pattern of the Forbidden City. Decorative work, including carvings and paintings of buildings, are similar in style to those in the palace of Ming. Most of the decorations are simple but sublime showing the dignity of the ruler. Some of the buildings show the delicate characteristics of landscape gardens in south China.
  • Black Dragon Pool:
    In April, all things already come back to life. Willows swing slightly in the breeze and begin to sprout new leaves. In Jade Spring Park, the most famous park in Lijiang, travelers can enjoy the coming spring to a full degree. There are rapid streams as well as energetic springs, decorated with flowers and weed, mist and fantastic stones.
  • Ganhaizi Meadow:
    There is the famous large-scaled live-action performance Impression Lijiang, which is directed by Zhang Yimou. It is shown at Ganhaizi Meadow on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by local people, creating an amazing visual effect and expressing the culture and emotion of the city. 

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