Climate of Changsha, Hunan, China
Point-value climate at Changsha (Hunan, China). Population approximately 2,604,000.
Located in Hunan, China, Changsha has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,604,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.5°C / 41.9°F in January to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in July, with rainfall varying from 53 mm / 2.1 in (December) to 205 mm / 8.1 in (June) — about 1428 mm / 56.2 in across the year. Changsha is the capital of Hunan. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Changsha's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5°C41.9°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 7.3°C45.1°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| March | 11.2°C52.2°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| April | 17.6°C63.7°F | 198 mm7.8″ | — |
| May | 22.7°C72.9°F | 200 mm7.9″ | — |
| June | 26.2°C79.2°F | 205 mm8.1″ | — |
| July | 29.5°C85.1°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
| August | 29.1°C84.4°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| October | 19.2°C66.6°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| November | 13.4°C56.1°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 8.1°C46.6°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Changsha?
Changsha does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Changsha's warmest month is July at an average of 29.5°C / 85.1°F, and its driest month is December with about 53 mm / 2.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Changsha?
Changsha, in Hunan, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.5°C / 41.9°F in January to 29.5°C / 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1428 mm / 56.2 in, with the wettest month being June (205 mm / 8.1 in) and the driest December (53 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Changsha in July?
The average temperature in Changsha in July is 29.5°C / 85.1°F, with rainfall of about 115 mm / 4.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Changsha?
The driest month in Changsha is December, with about 53 mm / 2.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.1°C / 46.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Changsha?
The wettest month in Changsha is June, with approximately 205 mm / 8.1 in of average monthly rainfall.