April · China
Best time to visit Shanghai in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shanghai in April
Average temperature 17°C, 130 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Shanghai scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 17°C, 130 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bund nights, gardens, and riverfront walks thrive in late spring through early autumn.
April in Shanghai: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
April averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 130 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in April?
- In April, Shanghai averages 17°C, 130 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Shanghai?
- April earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shanghai in April?
- Expect about 130 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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