Changsha (Changsha) weather by month & the best time to visit
China · major city break · humid subtropical climate
The best time to visit Changsha (Changsha) is October — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 72/100), with September and August close behind. Changsha (Changsha) averages about 1,103 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F and roughly 71 mm of rain in October.
When is the best time to visit Changsha (Changsha)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Changsha (Changsha) is October, then September and August. The dullest month is January (12/100, 69 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Changsha (Changsha)?
Changsha (Changsha) isn't a sunny place by world standards: about 1,103 hours of sunshine a year. 60 Sunshine Score points separate October (72) from January (12), so the month you pick matters. It ranks #220 of 254 destinations in China for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,110 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around May, carries about 41% of the annual 1,561 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 10° / 50°F | 1° / 34°F | 69 mm | 2 |
| February | 34 | 14° / 57°F | 4° / 39°F | 91 mm | 3 |
| March | 48 | 18° / 64°F | 8° / 46°F | 151 mm | 4 |
| April | 57 | 24° / 75°F | 13° / 55°F | 180 mm | 5 |
| May | 57 | 28° / 82°F | 18° / 64°F | 221 mm | 5 |
| June | 57 | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 238 mm | 6 |
| July | 57 | 32° / 90°F | 25° / 77°F | 162 mm | 8 |
| August | 62 | 32° / 90°F | 24° / 75°F | 125 mm | 7 |
| September | 68 | 30° / 86°F | 20° / 68°F | 92 mm | 6 |
| October | 72 | 25° / 77°F | 14° / 57°F | 71 mm | 4 |
| November | 61 | 19° / 66°F | 8° / 46°F | 101 mm | 3 |
| December | 25 | 12° / 54°F | 2° / 36°F | 60 mm | 2 |
Head-to-head
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Changsha (Changsha): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Changsha (Changsha)?
Changsha (Changsha) is a major city break in China with a humid subtropical climate.
How many hours of sunshine does Changsha (Changsha) get a year?
Changsha (Changsha) gets about 1,103 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around October.
When is the best time to visit Changsha (Changsha)?
The sunniest time to visit Changsha (Changsha) is October, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 72/100 (with September and August close behind). Expect daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F.
What is the least sunny month in Changsha (Changsha)?
January is the least sunny month in Changsha (Changsha), scoring 12/100 with about 69 mm of rain.
How strong is the sun in Changsha (Changsha)?
The typical midday UV index in Changsha (Changsha) peaks around 8 (very high) in July, easing to about 2 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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