When to go · Zhangjiakou

Zhangjiakou in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). 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

ZhangjiakouHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 7 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 Zhangjiakou, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Apr: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

January: Inside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.

Zhangjiakou: 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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