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When is the best time to visit Changsha?
In general the best time to visit Changsha is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +34°C in July and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, May, June with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Changsha in different months
This is the average weather in Changsha for each month based on historic data:
December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +12°C during December.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 182 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 298 mm in June.
Climate in Changsha
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Changsha for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +30°C | +32°C | +36°C | +36°C | +38°C | +40°C | +42°C | +40°C | +39°C | +33°C | +25°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +11°C | +16°C | +22°C | +27°C | +30°C | +34°C | +33°C | +29°C | +24°C | +18°C | +12°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -8°C | -6°C | -1°C | +4°C | +10°C | +15°C | +19°C | +18°C | +13°C | +4°C | -4°C | -7°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 79 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 74 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 59 | 90 | 176 | 236 | 263 | 298 | 159 | 126 | 82 | 77 | 76 | 41 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Changsha during the whole year:
The hottest month in Changsha is July with average maximum temperature going up to +34°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Changsha looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Changsha is June with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Changsha during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 41 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 21 rainy days and 298 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Changsha during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Changsha:
What is the hottest month in Changsha?
The hottest month in Changsha is July with average maximum temperature of +34°C.
What is the coldest month in Changsha?
The coldest month in Changsha is January with minimum temperatures of +3°C.
Is Changsha worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Changsha could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Changsha?
if you're looking to visit Changsha when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, May, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 41 mm of rain.
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.
