Weather in August in Hunan
Planning a getaway to Hunan this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Hunan in August?
Hunan is a region in China. August in Hunan generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Zhangjiajie at 31°C to very hot in Hengyang at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Hengyang and 23°C in Zhangjiajie. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Loudi with an average of 130 mm to heavy rainfall in Hezhou with 217 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Changsha enjoys close to 230 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Hunan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Hunan's yearly weather, check out our Hunan climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Hunan?
Changsha
In August Changsha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Zhangjiajie
In August Zhangjiajie generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fenghuang
In August Fenghuang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Zhuzhou
In August Zhuzhou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hengyang
In August Hengyang generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hunan, in China.
Is August the best time to visit Hunan?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Hunan due to the typically unpleasant weather in Changsha.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Changsha. In contrast, January, February, May, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.
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