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Golmud in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
12°C (54°F) / −2°C (28°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
China overall
Prices
Medium
China overall

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). 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

Long-term averages
  • GolmudHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 4 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 Golmud, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: -2 °C (28 °F)

    Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 4 (better)

    Jun: 6

  • Crowds

    Apr: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    Jun: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

June: Inside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).

Golmud: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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