Monthly climate guide
Shanghai weather in April
Expect mild weather in Shanghai in April: afternoons reach about 21°C (69°F), while nights drop to around 11°C (52°F). Around 97 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than March and 5°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- Temperatures are climbing — May is around 5°C warmer.
- Shanghai is usually about 2°C cooler than Hangzhou, 160 km away, in April.
- In Shanghai, April is mid-spring.
Avg high
21°C
69°F
Avg low
11°C
52°F
Rainfall
97 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
63%
cloud · often cloudy
Shanghai weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 47°F | 1°C / 34°F | 65 mm | 79% | 65% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 2°C / 36°F | 77 mm | 80% | 66% |
| March | 15°C / 58°F | 6°C / 42°F | 90 mm | 79% | 64% |
| April | 21°C / 69°F | 11°C / 52°F | 97 mm | 77% | 63% |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 62°F | 114 mm | 77% | 71% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 242 mm | 82% | 82% |
| July | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 78°F | 154 mm | 82% | 71% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 26°C / 79°F | 186 mm | 80% | 62% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 71°F | 166 mm | 78% | 64% |
| October | 23°C / 74°F | 16°C / 60°F | 95 mm | 77% | 58% |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 51°F | 78 mm | 79% | 59% |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 56 mm | 77% | 55% |
What to pack for April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is April a good time to visit Shanghai?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Shanghai →Other China cities in April
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Shanghai in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Shanghai?
Yes. April is one of the best months for Shanghai, with highs around 21°C and about 97 mm of rain.
How warm is Shanghai in April?
Average highs are about 21°C (69°F) and average lows about 11°C (52°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in April?
Shanghai typically gets around 97 mm of rain in April — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Shanghai (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.