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ChinaThe weather in April in Shanghai
It's warm in April in Shanghai with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.
Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Shanghai. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Shanghai, China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2015, Shanghai reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In April, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in April for Shanghai
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Shanghai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Shanghai | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 119 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 11 days |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Shanghai with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 11°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Shanghai is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Shanghai, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Shanghai
Temperature in April in Shanghai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Shanghai, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in April in Shanghai
Total precipitation in April in Shanghai over the years
Daily UV index in April in Shanghai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Shanghai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Shanghai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Shanghai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.