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Tashkurgan in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (warmest, clearest); Jul–Aug mildest). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (warmest, clearest); Jul–Aug mildest). 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

TashkurganHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 5 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 Tashkurgan, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1

April: Outside the best window (May–Sep (warmest, clearest); Jul–Aug mildest). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

May: Inside Tashkurgan's best window: May–Sep (warmest, clearest); Jul–Aug mildest.

Tashkurgan: 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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