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Shanghai Weather in April

During April in Shanghai, sunny spring days are common. The day-time weather is very warm, but the temperature range in a day is large - it is much cooler in the morning and night. Light rain occurs from time to time. The color of spring has splashed every inch of the land and all things are reinvigorated.

The Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) falls on April 4 or 5. It is a time for worshipping ancestors and a great holiday with pleasant climate for people to enjoy outdoor activities.

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Averages for Shanghai Weather in April

Temperature: 15°C / 59°F

High Temperature: 19°C / 66°F

Low Temperature: 11°C / 52°F

Humidity: 75%

Rainfall: 63 mm

Rainy Days:12 days

Sunrise: 05:11 ~ 05:43

Sunset: 18:13 ~ 18:33

Air Quality in April
Average AQI:52

What to Wear in Shanghai in April

Long-sleeved shirts are advisable for early April. The temperature is cooler in the morning and night, so you may need thin sweaters or coats. Summer clothes are sufficient in the middle of a sunny day in late April.

Where to Go in Shanghai in April

April is a perfect time for spring outings. Nearby parks are good tourist destinations. At Century Park you can rent a bicycle, enjoy the cherry blossoms, chat on the lawn, or boat on the river. The Guyi Garden in Nanxiang has various kinds of flowers, such as cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, and peonies. Nanxiang soup dumplings enjoy a great reputation, so you could try them while being there. Shanghai Botanical Garden really deserves a careful visit in April. It is the biggest municipal botanical garden in China with a large collection of thousands of plants, including some rare species. If you have enough time, it is also worth visiting attractions far from the downtown area like Dongping National Forest Park.

Guyi Garden

Botanical Garden

Peach Blossom in April

Dongping Forest Park

Other Tips

Check the weather forecast in advance. Always take an umbrella with you for rain can be unpredictable. This month is the pollen season. Prepare anti-allergy medicine to take with you. Prepare other regularly used medicines, such as cold medicine, medicine for diarrhea, etc. Take some food and drink with you if your visit is lengthy.

What is the temperature in Shanghai in April?

High/Low Temperatures of Shanghai in April

Air Quality of Shanghai in April

Historical Shanghai Weather in April

Apr	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Apr	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	22.9°C / 73.2°F	11.0°C / 51.8°F	05:43 / 18:13	62
2	16.9°C / 62.4°F	8.7°C / 47.7°F	05:42 / 18:14	84
3	11.0°C / 51.8°F	6.2°C / 43.2°F	05:41 / 18:15	68
4	13.6°C / 56.5°F	6.9°C / 44.4°F	05:40 / 18:15	62
5	14.6°C / 58.3°F	7.7°C / 45.9°F	05:38 / 18:16	69
6	17.7°C / 63.9°F	9.3°C / 48.7°F	05:37 / 18:17	74
7	14.5°C / 58.1°F	11.9°C / 53.4°F	05:36 / 18:17	89
8	19.7°C / 67.5°F	10.9°C / 51.6°F	05:35 / 18:18	68
9	21.5°C / 70.7°F	9.0°C / 48.2°F	05:34 / 18:18	41
10	24.5°C / 76.1°F	12.9°C / 55.2°F	05:32 / 18:19	51
11	18.6°C / 65.5°F	10.1°C / 50.2°F	05:31 / 18:20	53
12	20.4°C / 68.7°F	5.9°C / 42.6°F	05:30 / 18:20	34
13	23.2°C / 73.8°F	12.0°C / 53.6°F	05:29 / 18:21	54
14	27.7°C / 81.9°F	13.6°C / 56.5°F	05:28 / 18:22	61
15	27.1°C / 80.8°F	19.5°C / 67.1°F	05:26 / 18:22	66
16	23.6°C / 74.5°F	10.6°C / 51.1°F	05:25 / 18:23	57
17	19.9°C / 67.8°F	8.7°C / 47.7°F	05:24 / 18:24	53
18	18.7°C / 65.7°F	12.5°C / 54.5°F	05:23 / 18:23	48
19	17.0°C / 62.6°F	9.9°C / 49.8°F	05:22 / 18:25	56
20	22.1°C / 71.8°F	9.1°C / 48.4°F	05:21 / 18:26	52
21	20.0°C / 68.0°F	14.3°C / 57.7°F	05:20 / 18:26	62
22	19.4°C / 66.9°F	11.9°C / 53.4°F	05:19 / 18:27	81
23	22.6°C / 72.7°F	7.3°C / 45.1°F	05:18 / 18:28	63
24	19.9°C / 67.8°F	12.5°C / 54.5°F	05:17 / 18:28	76
25	25.7°C / 78.3°F	12.2°C / 54.0°F	05:16 / 18:29	54
26	32.4°C / 90.3°F	20.9°C / 69.6°F	05:15 / 18:30	38
27	26.3°C / 79.3°F	14.3°C / 57.7°F	05:13 / 18:30	62
28	20.7°C / 69.3°F	9.6°C / 49.3°F	05:13 / 18:31	65
29	29.1°C / 84.4°F	15.2°C / 59.4°F	05:12 / 18:32	62
30	30.2°C / 86.4°F	23.1°C / 73.6°F	05:11 / 18:33	60