Hunan weather in April
April is a fair month to visit Hunan: highs of 24°C (74°F) and about 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (56°F) and cloud cover 77% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with March, it is warmer and wetter; May brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Changsha, the largest city in Hunan. See below for other places.
Is April a good time to visit Hunan?
fair month Weather score 55/100.
April is a fair month in Hunan. The weather is usually best in Sep–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Hunan in April?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 180 mm (7.1 in) falls in an average April. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Hunan in April?
Days average 24°C (74°F) and nights 13°C (56°F).
Hunan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C (50°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 69 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 91 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| March | 18°C (65°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 151 mm | 76% | fair |
| April | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 180 mm | 77% | fair |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 221 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 238 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 162 mm | 71% | fair |
| August | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 125 mm | 68% | fair |
| September | 29°C (85°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 92 mm | 68% | best |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm | 68% | best |
| November | 19°C (65°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 101 mm | 66% | best |
| December | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 60 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hunan in April
Weather can differ a lot within Hunan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 180 mm | fair |
| Changde | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 150 mm | fair |
| Guankou | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 196 mm | fair |
| Heshan | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 166 mm | fair |
| Zhuzhou | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 180 mm | fair |
| Hengyang | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 177 mm | fair |
| Yongzhou | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 164 mm | fair |
| Yueyang | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 161 mm | fair |
| Xiangtan | 24°C (74°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 180 mm | fair |
| Chenzhou | 24°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 180 mm | least pleasant |
| Shaoyang | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 153 mm | fair |
| Huaihua | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 135 mm | fair |