Jiangsu, China
Changsha
Changsha is a locality in Jiangsu, China, close to the sea. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now18°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time10:41
32.41° N, 121.29° EElevation 9 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
October: high / low20° / 17°
Rain this month67mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Changsha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:09 · 17:1011 h 01 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous95% · Moonrise 18:27Next holiday1 JanuaryNew Year's DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month3°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJuly
194 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
36 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby5+
within 100 km
Weather in Changsha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 60%
Today28 Oct19°16°
Thu29 Oct20°16°
Fri30 Oct21°14°
Sat31 Oct20°15°
Sun1 Nov23°18°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov18°17°
Tue3 Nov19°16°2.9 mm
Wed4 Nov19°16°1.5 mm
Thu5 Nov19°18°1.6 mm
Fri6 Nov20°18°2.9 mm
When to go to Changsha
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 35 | 29 | 55 | 73 | 57 | 46 | 49 | 65 | 75 | 63 | 45 |
| High | 6° | 7° | 10° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 15° | 9° |
| Low | 3° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 16° | 21° | 25° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 11° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 57 | 57 | 89 | 74 | 96 | 194 | 194 | 163 | 116 | 67 | 64 | 36 |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Sea | 7° | 6° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 11° |
What's on in Changsha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Changsha
Nature around Changsha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Changsha
Earthquakes around Changsha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19505magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record13within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.0Rugao 94 km ↗1984 · 37 km
5.5Qidong 90 km ↑1984 · 39 km
5.2Hai'an 49 km ↗1982 · 58 km
5.0Yancheng 97 km →2021 · 124 km
Towns and villages around Changsha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Xujiayuan2 kmJinjia Buzi2.2 kmXinggang2.5 kmYematou2.6 kmShisizong2.7 kmChangdicun3 kmShajiabuzi3.1 kmBeikancun3.2 kmLubeicun3.4 kmShuangnan3.5 kmLiujia Buzi3.6 kmTibei3.7 kmJijiayuan3.7 kmSanba Dadui3.8 kmBeikanzhen3.9 kmDingjiamiao3.9 kmFanshenjie4 kmBeikan4.1 kmShi’erpai4.2 kmLuhecun4.3 kmXiejiazhuang4.4 kmXiazhuang4.6 kmSanbacun4.7 kmWeihaicun5.1 kmQixin Wuzu5.2 kmZhaoxuzhuang5.2 kmDabuzi5.3 kmChenfu5.3 kmZoudai5.4 kmQiange5.4 kmQixin Wudui5.4 kmZhimawacun5.6 kmZhimacun5.7 kmYuanjiawawu6.1 kmJichang6.3 kmChaoduncun6.4 kmRuhuacun6.4 kmZoudian6.9 kmSongjiadian6.9 kmLijia Buzi7 kmZhangjiadang7 kmFengjiadian7 kmJiuzong7.1 kmXubei7.1 kmYumiaocun7.1 kmShenjiadian7.2 kmHezao7.2 kmJiujiangkou7.2 kmFenghuangzui7.6 kmDongziqiao7.6 kmLinyezhan7.9 kmCaidun7.9 kmGuoshe7.9 kmNankan8 kmChajiadun8.1 kmJinfengcun8.4 kmDingyangcun8.4 kmXiangtaicun8.5 kmLiujiayuan8.7 kmXiajia Laoyuan8.7 kmJuzhen8.7 kmChuandiao8.7 kmYinjiadang9 kmYangjiazhuang9 kmWumiaocun9.1 kmDongjia Changzi9.1 kmZhongnan Bazu9.2 kmNankan Yizu9.3 kmBazongcun9.3 kmDongyujiadang9.4 kmDinan9.6 kmDaijiaxia9.6 kmDingyang9.6 kmBeichangcun9.7 kmJinjiazhuang9.8 kmHeyacun9.8 kmWangtancun10 kmGuanjia Laoyuan10 kmHanjiadai10 kmSidadui10 km
Places near Changsha
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Changsha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Changsha.
What is the hottest month in Changsha?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Changsha?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Changsha?
July is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Changsha?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 6°C.