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Hunan Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Hunan, China this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Hunan in October

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Zhangjiajie at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Hezhou at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Hezhou and 14°C (57°F) in Zhangjiajie.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Liuyang with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Fenghuang with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Changsha gets around 135 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Hunan in October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Hunan, China?

Temperature range in Hunan (October)

Precipitation variation in Hunan (October)

Changsha

In October Changsha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
25°C (77°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
135 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Changsha →

Zhangjiajie

In October Zhangjiajie generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Zhangjiajie →

Fenghuang

In October Fenghuang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Fenghuang →

Zhuzhou

In October Zhuzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
135 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Zhuzhou →

Hengyang

In October Hengyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hengyang →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Changsha 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Zhangjiajie 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Fenghuang 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Zhuzhou 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Hengyang 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Yueyang 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Hunan weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Hunan, China generally has perfect weather conditions. Changsha sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Changsha peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in October, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hunan, China during October, with Changsha averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Hunan, China?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Hunan, China. Typically, the climate in Changsha is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Changsha. The weather in January, February, May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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