When to go · Changchun
Changchun in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- ChangchunHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Northeast, China · Harbin, Changchun, Shenyangfine
Winters to −25 °C (−13 °F); the Harbin Ice and Snow World runs roughly late December to February.Winters to −13 °F (−25 °C); the Harbin Ice and Snow World runs roughly late December to February.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Changchun, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1
April: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
May: Inside Changchun's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Changchun: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings