When is the best time to go to Changsha

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Changsha, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Changsha weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Changsha are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Changsha January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 32mm 4.8hrs 11.7hrs

The climate in Changsha during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Changsha, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Changsha and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Changsha with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in January »

February

Changsha February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 55mm 3.2hrs 12.2hrs

February in Changsha is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Changsha, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Changsha and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Changsha with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in February »

March

Changsha March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 74mm 3hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Changsha is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Changsha.

March is in the spring in Changsha and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Changsha with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in March »

April

Changsha April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 181mm 3.6hrs 13.4hrs

Changsha's weather in April is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Changsha.

April is in the spring in Changsha and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Changsha with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in April »

May

Changsha May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 312mm 5.3hrs 14hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Changsha and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Changsha.

May is in the spring in Changsha and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Changsha with around 312mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in May »

June

Changsha June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 302mm 5.9hrs 11.7hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Changsha during the month of June

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Changsha for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Changsha and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Changsha with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in June »

July

Changsha July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 244mm 7.9hrs 12.2hrs

July in Changsha is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Changsha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Changsha and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Changsha with around 244mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in July »

August

Changsha August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 303mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Changsha is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Changsha for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Changsha and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Changsha with around 303mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in August »

September

Changsha September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 220mm 6.9hrs 13.4hrs

Changsha's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Changsha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Changsha and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Changsha with around 220mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in September »

October

Changsha October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 98mm 6.8hrs 14hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Changsha and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Changsha, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Changsha and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Changsha with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in October »

November

Changsha November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 38mm 6.4hrs 11.7hrs

Changsha's weather in November is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Changsha, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Changsha and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Changsha with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in November »

December

Changsha December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 25mm 5.9hrs 12.2hrs

December in Changsha is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Changsha, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Changsha and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Changsha with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Changsha weather in December »

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Changsha weather stats

Changsha weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: December 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: July 7.9hrs
Coldest month: January 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: May 312mm 12.3ins
Warmest sea: August 28.9°C 84°F
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