When to go · Dandong
Dandong 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) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- 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
- DandongHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 days
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 Dandong, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8 (better)
May: 9
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 Dandong's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Dandong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings