The city is located in southern China, in the province of Hunan, at 28 degrees north latitude, on the banks of the Xiang River, which 50 km (30 mi) to the north feeds Lake Dongting.
From January to June, the sky is often cloudy and the rains are frequent, but at first they are quite light, then they gradually become more abundant. In July and August, the rains become less frequent, and these are also the sunniest months of the year. The rains continue with moderate frequency until December.
there are mild periods, but also quite cold periods, in which fog forms. In addition, there can sometimes be very cold periods, with snow and frost. In January 2016, the temperature dropped to -6.6 °C (20.1 °F).
is particularly hot and humid. On the hottest days, the temperature can reach 39/40 °C (102/104 °F).
It is not easy to find the best time to visit Changsha. Being that the spring is very rainy and with little sunshine, you can choose autumn, especially from late September to early November, since it is the least rainy period of the year, and it is generally mild or pleasantly warm. It must be said that in autumn, the arrival of the remains of typhoons cannot be excluded, although the sea, from which they come, is far away.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.3 °C, with a minimum of
2 °C and a maximum of
8.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
27 °C in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.9 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
11.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13 °C, with a minimum of
9.1 °C and a maximum of
16.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in March 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 19% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4 °C in April 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
190 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.4 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
27.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
11.5 °C in May 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
180 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.9 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16 °C in June 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
225 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
30 °C, with a minimum of
25.9 °C and a maximum of
34.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in July 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.5 °C, with a minimum of
25.2 °C and a maximum of
33.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in September 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.8 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
24.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in October 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
17.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in November 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.6 °C, with a minimum of
3.5 °C and a maximum of
11.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.