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Nanjing in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Nanjing in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Nanjing, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Nanjing in April 2026

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Nanjing in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 94 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Nanjing has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Nanjing in April

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

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +43°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +72°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 Nanjing warm or cold in April?

Nanjing is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +54°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 Nanjing:

Climate in Nanjing in April

Nanjing weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+57°F+68°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+23°F+34°F+45°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+97°F+102°F
Rainfall
81 mm94 mm120 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%73%74%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1014 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
141313
Rainy days
131314
Snowy days
100

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +68°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 81 mm to 94 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 73%. 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 4 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Nanjing is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Nanjing based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 27% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Nanjing wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 230 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Nanjing?

This is the weather in Nanjing in April 2024:
1 April
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+70°F
2 April
☁️
+74°F
3 April
🌧️
+61°F
4 April
☁️
+63°F
5 April
☁️
+54°F
6 April
☁️
+55°F
7 April
☀️
+65°F
8 April
☀️
+67°F
9 April
☁️
+74°F
10 April
☁️
+82°F
11 April
☁️
+80°F
12 April
☁️
+74°F
13 April
☁️
+69°F
14 April
☁️
+76°F
15 April
☀️
+76°F
16 April
☀️
+80°F
17 April
☀️
+92°F
18 April
☁️
+88°F
19 April
☀️
+79°F
20 April
☀️
+80°F
21 April
☀️
+69°F
22 April
☁️
+67°F
23 April
🌧️
+56°F
24 April
☁️
+60°F
25 April
☁️
+61°F
26 April
☀️
+72°F
27 April
☁️
+77°F
28 April
☁️
+77°F
29 April
☀️
+69°F
30 April
☀️
+78°F
In April 2024 Nanjing had 12 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+65°F) and the highest in 2019 (+74°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 819 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 4430 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nanjing in April:

Is April a good time to visit Nanjing?

April is a really good time to go to Nanjing. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Nanjing.

Can you sunbathe in Nanjing in April?

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

Is Nanjing rainy in April?

Nanjing 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 Nanjing in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Nanjing 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 Nanjing

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Nanjing, 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.