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Aletai in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (60°F)60°F (15°C) / 3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake)). 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

AletaiHighs around 15.3 °C (60 °F), lows around 3.2 °C (38 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 60 °F (15.3 °C), lows around 38 °F (3.2 °C), rain on about 13 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 Aletai, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15.3 °C (60 °F)60 °F (15.3 °C)
Jan: -9.3 °C (15 °F)15 °F (-9.3 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3.2 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.2 °C)
Jan: -20.9 °C (−6 °F)−6 °F (-20.9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 13 (better)
Jan: 18
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1

April: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.

January: Inside Aletai's best window: Dec–Feb (ski), Jun–Aug (parks and lake).

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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