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Dalian Weather in April

Dalian in April

The short of it: Dalian in April averages a high of 16 °C (61 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 13 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 34 mm · daylight 13 h 10 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Dalian an average April high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 10 min in mid-April, 80 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Dalian runs cooler than most and about as wet in April. Dalianwan, 15 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

April in Dalian, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
7° warmer, 22 mm more rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 10 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DalianwanLiaoning15 km NNE16°7°33 mm
JinzhouLiaoning23 km NNE16°7°33 mm
LüshunLiaoning32 km WSW15°6°24 mm
PulandianLiaoning62 km NNE16°6°36 mm
GuangluChina73 km ENE15°6°36 mm
WafangdianLiaoning86 km NNE16°6°36 mm
Dachang ShandaoLiaoning95 km ENE14°6°37 mm
ZhangziLiaoning98 km E13°6°36 mm

The Almanac · Dalian Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Highs rise 7° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Dalian by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°7.0 mm17 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
February3°-4°8.0 mm16 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
March9°1°12 mm18 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April16°7°34 mm19 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
May22°13°49 mm18 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June26°18°67 mm14 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
July28°22°135 mm13 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
August29°22°135 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
September25°18°51 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October18°11°30 mm15 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
November10°3°23 mm17 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
December3°-4°11 mm17 km/h9 h 27 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dalian in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dalian in April?

Days average 16 °C (61 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against March, to near 16°; nights run about 7°. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Dalian?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Dalian in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 13 h 10 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 27 min in December to 14 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Dalian in April?

Hardly — April nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Dalian in April?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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