Weather in Shanghai in April
In an average April, Shanghai sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 15°C to 25°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 7°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
April records
The most extreme April on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total April accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2011-04-26
Lowest
7°C
1987-04-01
Low
Highest
21°C
2005-04-30
Lowest
0°C
1991-04-02
Feels-like
Highest
38°C
2005-04-28
Lowest
-5°C
1991-04-01
Humidity
Highest
19.4 g/m³
2005-04-30
Lowest
3.9 g/m³
1996-04-03
Wind
Highest
69 km/h
2025-04-12
Lowest
9 km/h
2005-04-11
Precip
Wettest
201 mm
2024
Driest
32 mm
1993
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