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Xiangtan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Xiangtan can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Xiangtan can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 11°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Xiangtan is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1834 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 321 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 56 mm over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Xiangtan Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Xiangtan. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Changsha, China (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Changsha, China (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Forecast for Xiangtan

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | 3°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | 2°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
12°C | 2°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Xiangtan 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:
  • When is the rainy season in Xiangtan?
    Rainy season in Xiangtan occurs in the months of March, April, May, June and July.
  • Which is the warmest month in Xiangtan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Xiangtan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Xiangtan?
    June tops the wettest month list with 321 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Xiangtan?
    December is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Xiangtan?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 240 hours of sunshine.

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