Changsha, Guangdong Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Changsha get?

Changsha gets 2453 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 140 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 79% of China.

June is the wettest month, with 471 mm. December is the driest, with 43 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 18.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 36 days, to January 21, 2024.

Changsha weather by month

Changsha weather in January

In January, Changsha averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2020) and the record low is 2°C (2016). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Changsha weather in February

In February, Changsha averages a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 34% of daylight hours. The February record high is 29°C (2009) and the record low is 3°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Changsha weather in March

In March, Changsha averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 25% of daylight hours. The March record high is 32°C (2000) and the record low is 4°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Changsha weather in April

In April, Changsha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 206 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The April record high is 32°C (1979) and the record low is 10°C (1996). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Changsha weather in May

In May, Changsha averages a high of 29°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 396 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 22% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (2023) and the record low is 16°C (2022).

Changsha weather in June

In June, Changsha averages a high of 31°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 471 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (1999) and the record low is 19°C (1988).

Changsha weather in July

In July, Changsha averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 377 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2005) and the record low is 21°C (1985).

Changsha weather in August

In August, Changsha averages a high of 32°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 385 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 21°C (1984).

Changsha weather in September

In September, Changsha averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 259 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The September record high is 37°C (1990) and the record low is 17°C (1997).

Changsha weather in October

In October, Changsha averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The October record high is 34°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (1978).

Changsha weather in November

In November, Changsha averages a high of 26°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The November record high is 33°C (2003) and the record low is 4°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Changsha weather in December

In December, Changsha averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The December record high is 29°C (2004) and the record low is 2°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Changsha

December is the sunniest month in Changsha, with sunshine about 50% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 11%. Over the year the sun shines about 31% of daylight hours. Changsha is cloudier than 90% of China.

Humidity peaks in June at 84% and is lowest in December at 62%.

Changsha has about 39 days a year above 32°C. Changsha is hotter than 61% of China.

Changsha weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Changsha station is 38°C, on July 19, 2005. The coldest is 2°C, on January 24, 2016.

The wettest day on record brought 605 mm of rain, on June 8, 2001.

41 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Changsha

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 13°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 21°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C.

Changsha climate questions

How much rain does Changsha get?

Changsha gets 2453 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 140 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Changsha?

June is the wettest month in Changsha, with 471 mm. December is the driest, with 43 mm.

How many rainy days does Changsha have a year?

Changsha has about 140 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 18.

What is the hottest month in Changsha?

July is the warmest month in Changsha, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Changsha?

January is the coldest month in Changsha, with an average low of 12°C.

What is the record high temperature in Changsha?

The record high at the Changsha station is 38°C, set on July 19, 2005. The record low is 2°C, on January 24, 2016.

What is the sunniest month in Changsha?

December is the sunniest month in Changsha, with sunshine about 50% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Changsha?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to April and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.