Jinan Weather in April

 Season: Spring
 In Short: Jinan weather in April receives warm and comfortable spring days. With many sunny days, April is one of the most popular months for travel. A boat tour is a must try.

 

Temperature

 Average Temperature: 12℃ - 24℃ (54 - 75℉)
 Recorded Highest Temperature: 36℃ (97 Degrees Fahrenheit)
 Recorded Lowest Temperature: 3℃ (37℉)

Temperatures in Jinan rise rapidly in April, especially on sunny days with highs generally around 25 degrees Celsius (77℉) and occasionally exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (99℉), while lows range from 8 - 15℃ (46 - 59℉). The temperature difference between day and night is noticeable, generally surpassing 10 degrees Celsius. Sometimes a jacket is needed in the morning, while a T-shirt is sufficient at midday.
 Average Precipitation: 31mm
 Humidity: 24 - 68%

April is the dry season in Jinan. Historically, there are usually 2 - 5 rainy days, with heavy rain or storms being rare. Prolonged periods of overcast skies are not seen commonly; rainfall is light usually accompanied by gusts of wind and skies clear up on the following day. The water level at Baotu Spring is not high. Although it still gusts, the flow is not vigorous. All the spring waters remains crystal clear even on rainy days. As for humidity, it is higher than the previous month, but people still feel dry.
  Sunrise time: 05:18 – 05:18
 Sunset time: 18:33 – 18:59

Since most days are sunny, the city enjoys many sunshine hours in April. Sunshine duration daily is about 10 hours. The soft sunlight and clear sky are the best for outdoor sightseeing and photography.
 Yes, absolutely. From the weather data above, it’s obvious that April grants tourists the best climate to explore spring sceneries. Winds brings the dust and cloud and sunshine adds richness to colors and give golden hours for shutterbugs to take capture stunning views. Willows and flowers reserve its most visually charming times. Predictably, lines are longer and accommodation prices are higher.
  Clothes: A long-sleeve T-shirt with a thin jacket or an open-front cardigan are helpful for daytime activities. 

 Shoes: Comfortable sneakers are the most-chosen. 

 Others: Bring masks to protect yourself from flying catkins.
 You may have heard of or experience the inner-city rivers and boat tours in typical water towns of southern China cities like Suzhou and Shanghai, while the boat tour on the moat in Jinan, the northern city, may rank the no. 1 in all the similar destinations. The glistening river is crystal clear that you can even see the floating aquatic plants and the colorful koi swimming by. The entire boat seems to float in the air rather than on the water. Starting from Baotu Spring, the boat tour passes popular destinations such as Wulongtan, Daming Lake, Black Tiger Spring, and Quancheng Square and come across colorful trees and flowers along the way, circling around Jinan’s old city. You can spend most of the day on the boat enjoying a city tour on water.
 Baotu Spring attracts most shutterbugs every spring and even normal travelers cannot stop shooting with their phone camera always on. The clear, emerald-green spring water and the vibrant koi are a wonderful combination of colors from nature. Although Baotu Spring is the most worthwhile sight, visitors don’t always stop by the spring. Strolling around is the best way to experience the spring city in spring. Visitors may stop to gaze at the gushing spring, bend down to watch the fish swimming underwater, or wander around the park admiring the flowers. This peaceful park can easily steal away a lot of your time!
 1. Avoid Qingming Festival Holiday which always fall on the beginning of April, normally April 4 - 6. Although not that crowded like in the public holidays, Baotu Spring is also packed with visitors and locals on weekends, so try to go on weekdays.
2. Flying catkins are many in spring which may trigger allergies. So it’s advised allergy sufferers to wear masks and bring antihistamines.