Shanghai weather in April
April in Shanghai: nice, rainy, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Shanghai · #271 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Shanghai climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 19°C / 67°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 103 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Shanghai in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Shanghai?
- April in Shanghai: nice, rainy, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Shanghai on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Shanghai in April?
- In April, Shanghai averages a daily high of 19.4°C and a low of 12.3°C, with about 81.7 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shanghai in April?
- Shanghai has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 103 in April.