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Changsha in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Changsha in March 2026

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
March could be a good time to visit Changsha, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +16°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 176 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
176 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Changsha has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Changsha in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +18°C with a maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +23°C.

Is Changsha warm or cold in March?

Changsha is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +9°C.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Changsha:

Climate in Changsha in March

Changsha weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+11°C+16°C+22°C
Min. temperature
-6°C-1°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+32°C+36°C
Rainfall
90 mm176 mm236 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%80%79%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1017 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
1088
Rainy days
132120
Snowy days
300

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +16°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 90 mm to 176 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in February to 2 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 March, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Changsha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 147 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in Changsha?

This is the weather in Changsha in March 2024:
1 March
☁️
+19°C
2 March
☁️
+21°C
3 March
☀️
+16°C
4 March
☀️
+21°C
5 March
☀️
+24°C
6 March
☁️
+26°C
7 March
🌧️
+26°C
8 March
☁️
+21°C
9 March
☀️
+25°C
10 March
🌧️
+25°C
11 March
☁️
+23°C
12 March
☁️
+20°C
13 March
☀️
+21°C
14 March
☀️
+25°C
15 March
☁️
+27°C
16 March
🌧️
+23°C
17 March
☁️
+8°C
18 March
🌧️
+9°C
19 March
🌧️
+9°C
20 March
🌧️
+13°C
21 March
☁️
+12°C
22 March
☁️
+15°C
23 March
🌧️
+14°C
24 March
☁️
+12°C
25 March
☁️
+11°C
26 March
☁️
+16°C
27 March
☁️
+15°C
28 March
☁️
+16°C
29 March
☁️
+13°C
30 March
☁️
+19°C
31 March
☁️
+23°C
In March 2024 Changsha had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Changsha?

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

Can you sunbathe in Changsha in March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Changsha in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Changsha in March, 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.