Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
62mm
Sun
2.6h
Weather score
23
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Changsha, Hunan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January8°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January62mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Changsha's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
January2.6 hours average sun
January is one of Changsha's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January23 weather score
January scores below Changsha's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.