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Changsha in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Changsha in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Changsha in April 2026

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Changsha, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +22°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in April. However, expect about 20 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 236 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
236 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Changsha has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Changsha in April

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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +23°C with a maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +26°C.

Is Changsha warm or cold in April?

Changsha is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +15°C.

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 Changsha:

Climate in Changsha in April

Changsha weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+16°C+22°C+27°C
Min. temperature
-1°C+4°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+36°C+36°C
Rainfall
176 mm236 mm263 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
80%79%79%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1012 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
888
Rainy days
212020
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 +16°C to +22°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 176 mm to 236 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. 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 2 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Changsha is gradually decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Changsha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 265 mm, with a 63% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
April is one of the rainiest months in Changsha, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Changsha wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 70% chance of precipitation and 298 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Changsha?

This is the weather in Changsha in April 2024:
1 April
☀️
+27°C
2 April
☁️
+25°C
3 April
🌧️
+28°C
4 April
☁️
+14°C
5 April
☁️
+16°C
6 April
☀️
+17°C
7 April
☀️
+21°C
8 April
☀️
+24°C
9 April
☀️
+25°C
10 April
☀️
+25°C
11 April
🌧️
+26°C
12 April
🌧️
+27°C
13 April
🌧️
+28°C
14 April
🌧️
+22°C
15 April
☀️
+27°C
16 April
☀️
+32°C
17 April
☁️
+34°C
18 April
🌧️
+23°C
19 April
☁️
+26°C
20 April
☀️
+30°C
21 April
🌧️
+29°C
22 April
🌧️
+16°C
23 April
☁️
+10°C
24 April
🌧️
+12°C
25 April
☀️
+18°C
26 April
☀️
+24°C
27 April
☁️
+22°C
28 April
🌧️
+20°C
29 April
☁️
+22°C
30 April
☁️
+26°C
In April 2024 Changsha had 11 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Changsha climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+20°C) and the highest in 2013 (+24°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 1015 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 2198 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Changsha in April:

Is April a good time to visit Changsha?

It’s always a good time to visit Changsha, 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 Changsha in April?

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

Is Changsha rainy in April?

Changsha 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 Changsha in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Changsha 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 Changsha

Source of the data

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