Your trips
Organize your trips easily with tabs
New York
Hangzhou
Any date
+ Search
background

Smarter Travel Planning

for a Better World

Hangzhou in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Hangzhou in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
Check flight prices to Hangzhou on Avionero:
April

Weather in Hangzhou in April 2026

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Hangzhou, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +70°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 132 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Hangzhou

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
132 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hangzhou has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Hangzhou in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hangzhou for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +72°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +77°F.

Is Hangzhou warm or cold in April?

Hangzhou is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Hangzhou:

Climate in Hangzhou in April

Hangzhou weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+59°F+70°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+36°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+95°F+102°F
Rainfall
123 mm132 mm160 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%75%75%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1014 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
101111
Rainy days
181617
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +70°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 123 mm to 132 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Hangzhou in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Hangzhou is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Hangzhou based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 91 mm, with a 40% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hangzhou wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 302 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Hangzhou?

This is the weather in Hangzhou in April 2024:
1 April
☀️
+71°F
2 April
☁️
+75°F
3 April
🌧️
+68°F
4 April
🌧️
+73°F
5 April
☁️
+63°F
6 April
☁️
+54°F
7 April
☀️
+67°F
8 April
☀️
+68°F
9 April
☀️
+75°F
10 April
☀️
+85°F
11 April
☁️
+77°F
12 April
☀️
+73°F
13 April
☁️
+76°F
14 April
☁️
+71°F
15 April
☀️
+78°F
16 April
☀️
+86°F
17 April
☀️
+93°F
18 April
☁️
+89°F
19 April
☁️
+75°F
20 April
☁️
+76°F
21 April
☁️
+71°F
22 April
☁️
+65°F
23 April
🌧️
+61°F
24 April
☁️
+58°F
25 April
☁️
+58°F
26 April
☁️
+71°F
27 April
☁️
+78°F
28 April
☁️
+78°F
29 April
☁️
+64°F
30 April
☀️
+78°F
In April 2024 Hangzhou had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hangzhou climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Hangzhou in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+67°F) and the highest in 2012 (+75°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 914 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 2005 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hangzhou in April:

Is April a good time to visit Hangzhou?

It’s always a good time to visit Hangzhou, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Hangzhou in April?

April has mild temperatures in Hangzhou. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Hangzhou rainy in April?

Hangzhou is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Hangzhou in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hangzhou in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Hangzhou

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hangzhou, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.