Kaifeng Weather in April

Mild days, cool evenings

April is one of Kaifeng's best months for being outdoors. Afternoons reach about 24°C, while evenings can cool to 9°C. Rain is limited, but showers can still interrupt a long day outside. The spring air makes walks around Dragon Pavilion Park and the old city walls comfortable, and there's enough daylight to fit in several sights.

May gets hotter and wetter, so April is a good choice if you want to explore without sticky afternoons. A boat ride or a stroll through the gardens at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden works well; save indoor museums for a rainy spell.

Qingming and spring crowds

The Qingming Festival, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls in early April or sometimes late March. Families visit ancestors' graves, and the public holiday can bring more visitors to Kaifeng's popular sights. Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is especially relevant: its name and scenes draw on the famous Song-era painting *Along the River During the Qingming Festival*.

For families who enjoy traditional performances, the garden can be a lively outing, though it may feel crowded during the holiday. Check the holiday dates for your travel year, since they change.

Busy, but not peak summer

April is a popular spring month, alongside October, so don't expect the quietest streets or the lowest prices. Outside the Qingming break, though, it's generally easier to find a calmer pace than during major holiday travel periods. Summer brings hotter days, which can make sightseeing less comfortable.

A Kaifeng-specific tip: give Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden extra time if you want to see its performances, not just walk through. Then head to the nearby Wansui Mountain martial arts city for a different take on the city's Song-era history.