Shaoxing Weather in April

April weather

April feels mild and damp in Shaoxing. Days reach about 22°C, while evenings cool to around 11°C. Rain falls on 13 days, and cloudy skies are common, so you may get a shower between outings. The weather is still good for walking the old streets and taking a boat through the canals.

The rain can make longer outdoor plans less reliable. Keep a flexible day for hikes around Kuaiji Mountain, and don't count on every afternoon being sunny. Compared with March, April is warmer, but it's still wetter by a whisker.

What to do

April's spring weather suits a slow visit to Lu Xun's Former Residence and the lanes around it. You can duck into museums or teahouses if rain sets in, then try a bowl of Shaoxing's famous stinky tofu. At East Lake, a boat ride lets you see the rock cliffs without committing to a long walk.

Qingming, the spring tomb-sweeping holiday, falls in April. Families visit ancestral graves, and travel can get busier around the holiday. If you hate crowds, go on an ordinary weekday and save the East Lake boat ride for then.

Crowds and local tips

Away from Qingming, April is generally calmer than October, Shaoxing's best-known peak month. You'll usually find the city easier to explore, though holiday travel can lift demand and prices. May brings warmer weather and more rain, so April can be a comfortable middle ground.

For a practical rainy-day stop, head to the Shaoxing Museum near the former residence of Lu Xun. It gives you a useful break from wet canal-side paths, and you can return to the old streets when the shower passes.