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Shanghai Area Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Shanghai Area, China in April.

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Shanghai Songjiang Jiading Qingpu

Planning a journey to Shanghai Area, China this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Shanghai Area in April

Shanghai Area, China 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 (64°F) in Nanhui to 22°C (72°F) in Songjiang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Songjiang and 12°C (54°F) in Nanhui.

For specific regional insights in Shanghai Area, China, 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 (4 in) to high rainfall in Fengxian with 121 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Shanghai receives about 151 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Shanghai Area by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shanghai Area - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shanghai)

January9°C (48°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shanghai Area in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Shanghai Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Shanghai Area

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Shanghai Area, China?

Temperature range in Shanghai Area (April)

Precipitation variation in Shanghai Area (April)

Shanghai

In April Shanghai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
151 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Shanghai →

Songjiang

In April Songjiang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
151 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Songjiang →

Jiading

In April Jiading generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
151 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Jiading →

Qingpu

In April Qingpu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
151 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Qingpu →

Nanhui

In April Nanhui generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
151 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Shanghai Area in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shanghai 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Songjiang 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Jiading 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Qingpu 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Nanhui 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Baoshan 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Shanghai Area weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Shanghai Area, China in April?

April in Shanghai Area, China brings very good weather. In Shanghai, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Shanghai Area, China in April?

Average temperatures in Shanghai Area, China during April range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Shanghai.

Does Shanghai Area, China get a lot of rain in April?

Shanghai Area, China sees substantial rainfall in April. Shanghai typically averages about 106 mm (4.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Shanghai Area, China?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Shanghai, April might be a good time to visit Shanghai Area, China. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Shanghai Area, China is in October with generally excellent weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the weather in January, June and July tend to be less favorable.

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