Shanghai · April
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 52°F. Humidity averages 76% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 52°F
Humidity
76%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
12 mph
What April feels like in Shanghai
Sunrise
05:26
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:22
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Shanghai in April
The kit for April in Shanghai: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
+9° avg high
-2 rain days
Shanghai in March →
April
69°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
-8° avg high
-3 rain days
Shanghai in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Shanghai in April?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Shanghai in April?+
Average high 69°F, average low 52°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Shanghai?+
Compared to March (avg high 60°F), April is warmer. Compared to May (avg high 77°F), April is cooler.
Does it rain often in Shanghai in April?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in April, on average.