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Hunan Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hunan, China in April.

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Planning a getaway to Hunan, China this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Hunan in April

Hunan, China is a region in China. April in Hunan generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Zhangjiajie at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Hengyang at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Hengyang and 12°C (54°F) in Zhangjiajie.

To explore the conditions in Hunan, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yongzhou with an average of 156 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Hezhou with 306 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in April. Changsha sees roughly 90 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Hunan in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hunan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Hunan

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Hunan, China?

Temperature range in Hunan (April)

Precipitation variation in Hunan (April)

Changsha

In April Changsha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
90 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
276 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Changsha →

Zhangjiajie

In April Zhangjiajie generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
155 mm (6.1 in)
229 mm (9 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Zhangjiajie →

Fenghuang

In April Fenghuang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
257 mm (10 in)
293 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Fenghuang →

Zhuzhou

In April Zhuzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
90 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
274 mm (11 in)
288 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zhuzhou →

Hengyang

In April Hengyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
261 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hengyang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hunan, in China.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hunan in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Changsha 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 247 mm (9.7 in)
Zhangjiajie 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Fenghuang 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Zhuzhou 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 274 mm (11 in)
Hengyang 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Yueyang 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)

Hunan weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hunan, China in April?

Expect unpleasant weather across Hunan, China in April. The popular destination of Changsha averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Hunan, China in April?

In Changsha, the average daytime high in April is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Hunan, China get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in Hunan, China peaks during April. Changsha averages roughly 247 mm (9.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Hunan, China?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Hunan, China due to the typically unpleasant weather in Changsha.

On average, the best time to visit Hunan, China is in October with generally perfect weather in Changsha. The weather in January, February, May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Hunan.

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