Hunan weather in August
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 very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. August falls during the summer season.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Zhangjiajie to 35°C in Hengyang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Hengyang and 23°C in Zhangjiajie. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
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. Meanwhile, Changsha enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in Hengyang
In August Hengyang 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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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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