Best time to visit Changsha: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Changsha are May, Oct and Nov.
Best months
May, Oct and Nov
Peak season
May, Oct and Nov
Off season
Feb, Jul and Aug
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 3.7°C – 12.9°C
Rain: 54mm
Sunshine: 6.3h/day
Visit score: 5.1/10
Feb
Temp: 4.4°C – 11.4°C
Rain: 108mm
Sunshine: 3.6h/day
Visit score: 2.1/10
Mar
Temp: 9.9°C – 18.7°C
Rain: 136mm
Sunshine: 5.6h/day
Visit score: 6/10
Apr
Temp: 16°C – 24.4°C
Rain: 235mm
Sunshine: 5.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
May
BestTemp: 19.4°C – 27.4°C
Rain: 193mm
Sunshine: 7.5h/day
Visit score: 7.1/10
Jun
Temp: 23.2°C – 29.5°C
Rain: 342mm
Sunshine: 6.7h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Jul
Temp: 27.4°C – 34.8°C
Rain: 179mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 26.5°C – 34.5°C
Rain: 85mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Sep
Temp: 23.8°C – 31.2°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 7.9h/day
Visit score: 6.6/10
Oct
BestTemp: 17.1°C – 24.4°C
Rain: 70mm
Sunshine: 6.1h/day
Visit score: 8.6/10
Nov
BestTemp: 11.2°C – 19.5°C
Rain: 64mm
Sunshine: 6.6h/day
Visit score: 7.2/10
Dec
Temp: 5.5°C – 13.8°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 6.6h/day
Visit score: 6.1/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest visit scores in Changsha fall in May, October, and November. May offers warm highs around 27C with good sunshine, October brings highs near 24C with comparatively low rainfall of 70mm, and November stays mild with highs around 19-20C. This stretch of months balances comfortable temperatures with manageable rain and reasonable sunshine hours.
These peak months also draw more visitors, so travelers seeking lower prices may look instead to the off-season of February, July, or August. July and August bring the year's most intense heat, with highs of 34.8C and 34.5C, while June carries the heaviest rainfall at 342mm, making the shoulder months a more comfortable compromise for those who cannot travel in the top-rated period.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.