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Hunan Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Hunan is a region in China. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Hunan over the year. What is the best time to visit Hunan?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Hunan over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Hunan in January
In January the weather in Hunan is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Zhangjiajie with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Hezhou with 15°C (59°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Hunan.
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in February
In February the weather in Hunan is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Zhangjiajie with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Hezhou with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in March
In March the weather in Hunan ranges from less favorable in Fenghuang to mixed in Changsha. The temperatures range from moderate in Zhangjiajie with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Hezhou with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in April
In April the weather in Hunan is generally mixed. The temperatures range from pleasant in Zhangjiajie with 21°C (70°F) to high in Hengyang with 24°C (75°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in May
In May the weather in Hunan ranges from less favorable in Changsha to mixed in Zhangjiajie. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Zhangjiajie to 29°C (84°F) in Hengyang.
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in June
In June the weather in Hunan is generally less favorable. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Zhangjiajie with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Hengyang with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in July
In July the weather in Hunan is generally less favorable. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from very high in Zhangjiajie with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Hengyang with 36°C (97°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Hunan. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in August
In August the weather in Hunan ranges from mixed in Changsha to good in Zhangjiajie. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from very high in Zhangjiajie with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Hengyang with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in September
In September the weather in Hunan is generally very good. The temperatures range from high in Zhangjiajie with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Hengyang with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in October
In October the weather in Hunan ranges from very good in Zhangjiajie to excellent in Changsha. The temperatures range from pleasant in Zhangjiajie with 22°C (72°F) to high in Hezhou with 27°C (81°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in November
In November the weather in Hunan ranges from good in Zhangjiajie to very good in Changsha. The temperatures range from moderate in Zhangjiajie with 16°C (61°F) to high in Hezhou with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Hunan in December
In December the weather in Hunan is generally mixed. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Zhangjiajie with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Hezhou with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Hunan in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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