Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Shanghai in April
Shanghai warms up: highs climb to 68°F (20°C), from 58°F in March, with lows of 51°F (11°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 68°F (20°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 51°F (11°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
Plan around April
April is one of Shanghai's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and October & November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 74/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (10°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 72/100 in March to 82/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.7 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Shanghai in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Canal town with stone bridges and old houses on Shanghai's western edge.
Why now April scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Yu Garden
Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old city.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Tianzifang
Maze of shikumen lane houses filled with small shops and studios.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Deck on the 118th floor of China's tallest building.
Former French Concession
Plane-tree streets of villas, boutiques and cafes, centered on Wukang and Anfu roads.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Shanghai in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Shanghai?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – May, Sep – Oct window our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends.
How hot is Shanghai in April?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in April?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 50.6 in (1286 mm).
What should I pack for Shanghai in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.7 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Shanghai
Routes in season in April
- Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai Apr – May, Sep – Oct
Planning Shanghai in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.