Weather in April in Shanghai Area
Planning a journey to Shanghai Area this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Shanghai Area in April?
Shanghai Area is a region in China. April in Shanghai Area generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in Nanhui to 22°C in Songjiang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Songjiang and 12°C in Nanhui.For specific regional insights in Shanghai Area, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chongming with an average of 102 mm to high rainfall in Fengxian with 121 mm.Average sunshine
Shanghai enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Shanghai Area climate page.
Where to go in Shanghai Area in April





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanghai Area?
Shanghai
In April Shanghai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Songjiang
In April Songjiang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Jiading
In April Jiading generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Qingpu
In April Qingpu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Nanhui
In April Nanhui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanghai Area, in China.
Is April the best time to visit Shanghai Area?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Shanghai, April might be a good time to visit Shanghai Area. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Shanghai Area is in October with generally perfect weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the weather in January and June tend to be poor.
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