Hunan
Hunan is a tourist destination full of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Tianmen Mountain and Wulingyuan Scenic Area are its most popular attractions, offering spectacular mountain gorges and primeval forest features. The best time to visit is from December to February. During this period, Tianmen Mountain is often covered with thick snow and the scenery is the most charming.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Hunan throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 55–70°F, mild climate, less rainfall, sunny. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing, outings. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 74–83°F, hot and humid, less rainfall. Common activities: Swimming, escaping the heat, nighttime activities. Recommended clothing: Breathable short-sleeved clothing, light shorts, sun hat.
Autumn (September–November): Average 64–77°F, comfortable and pleasant climate, cool and dry, very little rainfall. Common activities: Mountain climbing, maple leaf viewing, enjoying autumn cuisine. Recommended clothing: Long-sleeved shirt, light jacket, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average 40–45°F, cold and dry, very little rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, sweater, scarf, hat, gloves.
Weather in Hunan
Annual average temperature: approx. 63.9°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 60 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: June
Hunan weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 44.2°F | 40.8°F | 55.9°F | 66.4°F | 70.3°F | 74.7°F | 83.5°F | 82.2°F | 77.7°F | 64.9°F | 59.2°F | 45.1°F |
| Rainfall (mm) | 3.2 | 4 | 4 | 9.8 | 4.7 | 14.4 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
7-day weather forecast for Hunan
| Date | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday | 11/19Thursday | 11/20Friday | 11/21Saturday | 11/22Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Mist |  Light rain |  Patchy rain nearby |  Partly Cloudy |  Sunny | Sunny | Partly Cloudy |
| High | 63.1°F | 59.5°F | 55.8°F | 59.9°F | 61.5°F | 63.7°F | 64.2°F |
| Low | 55.8°F | 54.3°F | 46.4°F | 43.4°F | 46.7°F | 45.2°F | 50.3°F |
