Changsha Weather in June

Season: Summer
In short:
1. Changsha in June has hot days more than half of this month.
2. In the entire year, Changsha gets the highest precipitation in June, as the plum rain season begins in this month.
3. June is off season as not too many people choose to visit Changsha in hot and rainy weather.
 In June, the weather of Changsha during the day is hot for the most of time, with the high temperature mainly from 28 to 33 degrees Celsius (82 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit). On some days, the city even experiences high temperature of 35°C (95°F). In the entire month, there are about 18 days on which the temperature is over 30°C (86°F). In such scorching weather conditions, it’s hard to stay outside for a long time, especially around midday, let along taking your time to explore the city.

When night falls, the weather is a little cooler as the temperature falls to the range between 18 and 26°C (64 and 79°F), so you will feel better in a night tour.
 Throughout the year, Changsha receives its most abundant precipitation of about 212 mm in June, as the plum rain season usually begins around the middle of the month, resulting in continuous rainy days and also heavy rain in short terms. If the city just experiences scattered showers, the impact of precipitation on your tour won’t be quite great. While, on some days, heavy rain can come down, making mountain roads slippery and your travel experience bad.
 Another important weather factor affecting your Changsha tour in June is the high humidity of about 84%, which is at the highest level in a year. In the summer heat and such a high humidity, the air contains an excessive amount of moisture, making people feel unpleasantly hot and damp.
 In this month, daytime of Changsha varies in a range of about 10 minutes, and reaches the maximum duration of about 13 hours and 50 minutes long on around June 22. The sunrise happens in 05:36-05:40, and the sunset takes place in 19:19-19:28. In view that the UV index can even exceed 11 on some days, you need to take enough sun protective measures to prevent sunburn.
 It’s not so wise to make a Changsha tour in June, 2026, since the weather conditions here are not so suitable for a travel. You won’t feel very comfortable if staying in the scorching sun for too long, and sudden heavy rain may disrupt your sightseeing plans and bring much inconvenience.

But you needn’t be too worried if you can only visit Changsha in June. After all, there are also some rainless days this month, and even if showers are frequent, on the plus side, they can bring some coolness in hot days.
 Breathable summer clothes: T-shirts, shorts, skirts, dresses made of quick-dry material are suitable. A cool-feeling sun-protective jacket makes you more comfortable.

Shoes: Flats and sneakers are both recommended, as long as they are lightweight and breathable. You can wear cool sandals as well.

Requisites:
(1) Sun-protective items: A sun hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunblock.
(2) Cooling products such as a portable fan.
(3) Anti-mosquito repellent.
(4) Raingear: An umbrella is much better than a raincoat, since the latter makes you feel stuffy.

Note: In view of the humid climate of Changsha with occasional downpours in June, you’re suggested to bring several sets of clothes, and particularly more socks, so that you can change them in time to feel fresh.
 June is the peak season of Changsha Crawfish, a summer staple for local people. In this month, the crawfish meat is the plumpest and tenderest, and the Changsha-style Flavored Crawfish in Wenheyou Restaurant is a must-try. In addition to delicious snacks, the decorative style featuring neon lights and old streets here will attract you.
 In hot June, it’s suggested to arrange more indoor attraction visits around hot noon, and enjoy outdoor sightseeing in the early morning and late afternoon to night.

For example, a day with a relatively reasonable itinerary can be: climb the Yuelu Mountain and overlook downtown Changsha in the early morning → admire 2,000-year-old cultural relics in the Human Provincial Museum → enjoy Changsha snacks such as stinky tofu and spicy crawfish → go back to the hotel for a break → admire Mao Zedong’s statue on the landmark Orange Isle in less-hot late afternoon → take a stroll along the Xiangjiang River to feel the gentle breezes and watch sunset → after dinner, cruise on the river to view illuminated night views on both banks.