Average Monthly Sunshine in Changsha

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Changsha receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Changsha, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 240 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of February provide just 62 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1550 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Changsha’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Changsha enjoys an average of 1550 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

June, Changsha’s wettest month, receives 184 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Changsha Precipitation page.