Hunan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Hunan, China. Like most weather services, we show Hunan at one spot: Changsha, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was clear and 22°C (72°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 7 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM (12.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Sep–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 12%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 7 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM (12.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Sep–NovOff season May–Jun, Dec–Feb
About Changsha weather
Is it raining in Changsha right now?
No. It’s clear and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM, 7 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM (12.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Changsha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–23° and lows of 13–15°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Changsha lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Changsha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Hunan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Hunan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Hunan is Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Hunan?
June is the wettest month, with about 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 60 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Hunan?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 1°C (33°F).
Hunan weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Changsha), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Hunan
Weather can differ a lot within Hunan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | Sep–Nov | Mar–Jul | 10–32°C | 1,561 mm |
| Changde | Sep–Nov | Apr–Jul | 9–33°C | 1,389 mm |
| Guankou | Sep–Oct | Mar–Jul | 10–31°C | 1,656 mm |
| Heshan | Sep–Nov | Apr–Jul | 9–32°C | 1,442 mm |
| Zhuzhou | Sep–Oct | Mar–Jul | 10–32°C | 1,561 mm |
| Hengyang | Sep–Oct | Mar–Jun | 10–32°C | 1,551 mm |
| Yongzhou | Sep–Nov | Apr–Jun | 11–33°C | 1,431 mm |
| Yueyang | Sep–Nov | Apr–Jul | 9–32°C | 1,382 mm |
| Xiangtan | Sep–Nov | Mar–Jul | 10–32°C | 1,561 mm |
| Chenzhou | Sep–Nov | Mar–Jun, Aug | 11–31°C | 1,597 mm |
| Shaoyang | Aug–Oct | Apr–Jun | 9–31°C | 1,370 mm |
| Huaihua | Aug–Nov | May–Jul | 9–31°C | 1,311 mm |
Cities and towns in Hunan
- Changsha
- Changde
- Guankou
- Heshan
- Zhuzhou
- Hengyang
- Yongzhou
- Yueyang
- Xiangtan
- Chenzhou
- Shaoyang
- Huaihua
- Loudi
- Hongjiang
- Zhangjiajie
- Fenghuang
- Xiangxiang
- Lengshuijiang
- Wugang
- Leiyang
- Shaoshan
- Jishou
- Xishan
- Gantang
- Lengshuitan
- Jinshi
- Shangmei
- Yongfeng
- Lianyuan
- Wuxi
- Qionghu
- Qingshuping
- Hongqiao
- Shenliu
- Wenxing
- Anjiang
- Yutan
- Nanzhou
- Wulingyuan
- Santangpu
- Leifeng
- Bojia
- Gantang