Changsha weather in May (Hunan, China)

Thinking of visiting Changsha in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Changsha typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Changsha in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 122 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Changsha. October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, May, June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Changsha climate page with graphs.

 

Changsha, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 276 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 122 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in China in May

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Changsha.

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