01Weather
Shanghai weather in April
Afternoons in April average 22.3 °C (72 °F) and nights cool to 13.5 °C (56 °F). The month brings about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days. Compared with March it is 5.5 °C warmer; May is 4.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 9 °C / 48 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 1.3 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 36 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 33.0 °C / 5.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 05:42 | 18:13 | 12.5 h |
| 15 April | 05:25 | 18:22 | 12.9 h |
| 30 April | 05:10 | 18:32 | 13.4 h |
Daylight grows by about 54 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
03Crowds
How busy Shanghai is in April
busy The main sights are busy in April. What drives it:
- Qingming holiday
- cherry blossom at Gucun Park
- Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in China fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Shanghai in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix | March or April, Shanghai International Circuit | sport |
| Qingming Festival | 4 or 5 April | holiday |
07Packing
What to pack for Shanghai in April
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is one of the best months, with afternoons around 20 °C, cherry blossom at Gucun Park and the Qingming three-day holiday early in the month, then settled, mild weather. The Formula 1 weekend may fall here, filling hotels for a weekend. By the end of April, afternoons are warm enough for the rooftop bars on the Bund. Rain falls on about eleven days, usually briefly.
The Shanghai International Film Festival is in June; April brings the Fashion Week and the Shanghai Art Fair. Disneyland's spring events run through the month. The Yu Garden and the Jade Buddha Temple are busy at weekends. Hotel rates rise toward the May Day holiday. For the May holiday and the warm, dry weeks after it, see May.
09Compare
Shanghai month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 11 °C | 4 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| March | 17 °C | 8 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Good |
| April | 22 °C | 14 °C | 11 | – | busy | Good |
| May | 26 °C | 18 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| June | 29 °C | 22 °C | 15 | – | moderate | Good |
| July | 34 °C | 27 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| August | 34 °C | 27 °C | 14 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 30 °C | 23 °C | 12 | – | busy | Good |
| October | 24 °C | 17 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| November | 19 °C | 12 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 5 °C | 8 | – | moderate | Good |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Shanghai.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul in April | 20 °C | – |
| Beijing in April | 23 °C | 4 |
| Kyoto in April | 21 °C | 9 |
| Tokyo in April | 20 °C | 10 |
| Bangkok in April | 36 °C | – |
| Singapore in April | 32 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Shanghai in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Shanghai?
April is a good month to visit Shanghai. Daytime highs average 22 °C (72 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Shanghai in April?
Expect mild days around 22 °C (72 °F) and nights near 14 °C (56 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Shanghai in April?
April brings about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by Shanghai standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 36 percent.
What should I wear in Shanghai in April?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Shanghai crowded in April?
The main sights are busy in April. Main drivers: Qingming holiday; cherry blossom at Gucun Park; Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 18:22 and rises at 05:25, giving 12.9 hours of daylight.