Shaoshan climate
Shaoshan (Hunan, China) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 1,493 mm59 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Shaoshan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 949 | 032 | 540 | 642.5 | 15 |
| Feb | 1355 | 337 | 846 | 853.3 | 7 |
| Mar | 1864 | 745 | 1355 | 1385.4 | 1 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1355 | 1865 | 1716.7 | 0 |
| May | 2781 | 1864 | 2272 | 2058.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 2271 | 2679 | 2299.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1516.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 1254.9 | 0 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2067 | 2476 | 933.7 | 0 |
| Oct | 2476 | 1456 | 1966 | 773.0 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 846 | 1355 | 973.8 | 1 |
| Dec | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 572.3 | 9 |
| Year | 3290 | 032 | 1763 | 1,49359 | 32 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79% | 77% | 1.7 | 10:33 |
| Feb | 80% | 80% | 2.1 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 80% | 80% | 2.7 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 80% | 78% | 3.4 | 12:48 |
| May | 81% | 79% | 3.9 | 13:31 |
| Jun | 84% | 81% | 4.2 | 13:54 |
| Jul | 83% | 71% | 5.3 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 81% | 69% | 4.8 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 78% | 68% | 3.8 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 75% | 66% | 3.0 | 11:27 |
| Nov | 77% | 65% | 2.4 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 76% | 67% | 2.0 | 10:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Shaoshan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C49 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.6 °C42.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,493 mm59 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 41% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (229 mm9.0 in), the driest is December (57 mm2.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in October to 84% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in June to 9 km/h (6 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Shaoshan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 24 °C76 °F to 24 °C76 °F with 77 mm3.0 in to 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (229 mm9.0 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Shaoshan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 949 to 13 °C55 °F, lows 032 to 3 °C37 °F, about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C64 °F, about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2271 to 24 °C76 °F, about 169 mm6.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 846 to 20 °C67 °F, about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Shaoshan compares
Compared with Xiangxiang, about 20 km to the south, Shaoshan is on average 0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Shaoshan is the 173rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 105th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Columbia (United States, Cfa), Fayetteville (United States, Cfa) and Birmingham (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Xiangxiang 20 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,555 mm61 in
- Xiangtan 38 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,560 mm61 in
- Changsha 54 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,560 mm61 in
- Loudi 55 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,429 mm56 in
- Zhuzhou 63 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,560 mm61 in
- Heshan 74 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,442 mm57 in
- Lengshuijiang 110 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,436 mm57 in
- Guankou 112 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,656 mm65 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Shaoshan?
July is the warmest month in Shaoshan, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Shaoshan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 9 °C (49 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Shaoshan?
June is the wettest month with about 229 mm (9.0 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 57 mm (2.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Shaoshan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.