Inner Mongolia Weather in April

The western Inner Mongolia weather in April turns gradually warm; spring arrives and snow in most regions has melted. But the eastern part remains wintry and a bit cold. Sudden temperature plunges often occur as well. Besides, the possibility of strong winds becomes higher in this month. Due to the low precipitation and still barren land, strong winds often cause sand storm. Generally, the unfavorable weather conditions above make it a bad time to visit Inner Mongolia.
 See also: Hohhot Weather in April In April, the entire Inner Mongolia sees sharp temperature rises, but the east and west parts are like experiencing different seasons of late winter and spring respectively. With daily high temperatures around 3 - 14 degrees Celsius (37 - 57 degrees Fahrenheit) and low values about -6 - 2°C (21 - 36°F), the weather of eastern Inner Mongolia in April shifts from wintry to a little cold. In the west, high degrees range from 12 to 24°C (54 - 75°F) and the lows swing between 5 and 13°C (41 -55°F), which means its climate is generally warm during daytime and chilly at night. But the temperature changes a lot. In several days, the min temperatures might plunge to below freezing. When it blows or rains, the perceived temperatures get much lower and thicker clothes are needed.
 Of obvious regional variations, the monthly average precipitation could reach nearly 30 mm (1.18 in) in northeast Inner Mongolia and it decreases little by little to 17 mm (0.67 in) in the central part of Hohhot. The southwest Alxa League receives the rainfall of less than 10 mm (0.39 in) this month averagely. Despite of the slight increase, the total precipitation is quite low. Subsequently, Inner Mongolia climate in April is dry still that your nose might bleed and your skin chap.

During this month, multiple forms of precipitation are presented, such as rain, sleet and snow in different intensity. They are all possible, but mostly rainfall in the west and snowfall in the east. The snow usually melts soon after falling down. The precipitation is normally in low intensity and brings visitors limited troubles, but on occasions, heavy ones also hit there.
 April is the dustiest month of the year in Inner Mongolia. During this time, the dusty weather visits the whole province more frequently and in higher intensity. Concluded from past situations, about 59% of dusty days could develop into sand storms and some are exceptionally heavy. Frequent sandstorm is the biggest challenge for Inner Mongolia trip in April since it not only disrupts your travel schedule largely, but also poses threats on your health and safety. Heavy ones are usually accompanied by strong winds which might make you feel like to be blown away when walking outside.
 Across the whole province, the sun rises earlier and earlier at 6:50 - 4:40 around and sets later and later at 18:30 - 20:00 throughout the month. Inner Mongolia in April receives increasingly long daytime ranging from 12.5 to 14.5 hours and visitors consequently could have adequate day time for visiting more attractions or in-depth exploration. With average sunlight duration of about 9 hours per day, the climate of Inner Mongolia in April is mostly sunny.

Meanwhile, the sunshine also becomes fairly strong especially in the west and south parts where Tengger Desert and Singing Sand Ravine are located respectively. The UV index can reach a high level of 6, which reminds visitors of the importance of sun protection.
 Generally speaking, April is not a good time to visit Inner Mongolia mainly for the following two reasons.

The foremost challenge is the frequent dusty days and highly possible sandstorms mentioned above which leads to poor air quality and low visibility. Another important reason is the awkward natural scenery in April when the snow and ice have melted completely. But the grass in most areas has not sprouted yet, so there is neither snow views nor worthwhile spring views in April, leaving only barren landscapes looking bleak. The deserts in western part are magnificent with favorable temperatures, but frequent dusty weather makes the visit unpleasant.

However, if you insist to travel there in April 2027, please check the weather forecast and sandstorm warning frequently so as to adjust your trip in time. The following tips might be helpful to give you a more satisfying trip.
  Clothes for Western Part: Long-sleeved T-shirts could be worn alone or as the bottoming layer when temperature drops. You can wear hoodies, blouses or knit wear during daytime, but when night falls or wind blows, trench coats, denim jackets or leather coats are in need. For lower body, jeans, sweatpants and thin jacket trousers are the most chosen ones.

 Clothes for Eastern Part: You still need bottoming shirts to keep warm, then wear sweaters or hoodies as the second layer. The outer coats should be windproof and you can choose from 3-in-1 windbreakers, thin down coats and woolen coats. It is suggested to bring casual trousers with long johns to protect you from sudden climate changes; if you are not used to them, fleece sweatpants, padded jeans and thick jacket pants are also good alternatives.

 Shoes: To visit its west part, comfortable sneakers and hiking boots are the top choices for long-time walking. You can wear them with thick socks in the east or choose fleece-lined ones.

 Others: Scarves and gloves are useful only for the east. To deal with strong winds and sand storm, you are advised to pack hats, protective masks and glasses. Remember to prepare moisturizing products like facial cream and lip balms. Sunproof items like sunblock and sunglasses also become necessary.
 1. If travelling to western Inner Mongolia, late April is more suggested since the temperature is relatively high and stable. Some flowers also blossom in this time. As for destinations, Hohhot is a good choice for appreciating flowers as well as cultural and historical scenic spots. While if primarily for natural views, visiting northmost Genhe in early April, the coldest place in China, is recommended since it still provides wonderful snow scenery while suffering less sandstorm. 

2. In heavily dusty days, some scenic spots might be closed temporarily. It is not suggested to outdoor attractions though they keep open and you had better choose to conduct indoor visits instead such as Inner Mongolia Museum. 

3. Most regions of Inner Mongolia stop the heating supply on April 15 when it turns warm enough normally, but it is not for sure. After that, there might be several days when coldness revives. In case of sudden temperature drop, you should adjust your dressing accordingly so as to avoid catching a cold.