Changsha Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Changsha experiences a humid subtropical climate. Most rain is seen in spring from April until June, these are also the most humid months. During summer it is warmer, however you will experience less rain and humidity.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Changsha, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in July to a chilly 10°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 3°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Changsha experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1818 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Changsha, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 314 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 55 mm over 12 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Changsha Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Changsha, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 2.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Changsha.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Changsha in China
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Changsha occurs in the months of March, April, May, June and July.
July has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 314 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 55 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 240 hours of sunshine.
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