Xi'an Weather in April

 Clothes: In April, the climate of Xi’an gets warmer and warmer, but the temperature varies greatly within a day, so it is recommended that you bring more clothes of different thicknesses, including half-sleeved and long-sleeved T-shirts, shirts, and light jackets. In early April, half-sleeved T-shirts with light jackets suffice in the daytime, but you may need to add a shirt between these two layers in cool mornings and evenings. In mid-April, the days are warm enough to wear a long-sleeved T-shirt alone, but it’s best to bring a light jacket for nighttime. By late April, you can wear T-shirts during the day and put on shirts at night. Most of the time in April, single-layer trousers are suitable, like jeans or sweat pants. At the end of the month, girls can wear long skirts, but only during the warm daytime.
 

 Shoes: Comfortable sneakers or casual shoes can ensure that your feet won’t get hurt even after long walks. Breathable and lightweight ones are more recommended.
 

 Other accessories:

1. In April, pollen and willow catkins are flying all over the sky, so it is advised that you bring a mask, especially for people who are allergic to them. It is especially needed on windy days. 

2. Sunhats, sunglasses, and sunblock cream are quite important this month.

1. Check the weather forecast before you head to Xi’an to avoid dusty days with low air quality.

2. The traditional Chinese Qingming Festival falls on April 5th in 2026, and most people will enjoy a three-day holiday from April 3rd -5th. During this period, Xi’an will be flooded with tourists, resulting in crowded public transportation and attractions, and increasing hotel prices. This will also happen on the last few days of the month, the time before the May Day holiday. Therefore, try to exclude these two periods from your trip. 

3. Even though April is not the peak season, popular attractions like the Terracotta Army will have many tourists on weekends. On these days, you can avoid crowds by arriving at the scenic spots when they just open or about 2 - 3 hours before closing.

Mt. Huashan in April

4. April is a great time to hike Mt. Huashan, but there is not much shade, and you may suffer strong UV rays on clear days. So be sure to wear a hat and a thin jacket to protect yourself from the sun, as well as the possible wind.

5. In the first half month, the Qinglong Temple is still in the season of cherry blooms, when the temple is crowded and reservations need to be made several days before.