AI-generatedChangchun at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,590 h
- Rain a year
- 655 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 206 m
Climate in Changchun
Changchun has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at −9 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Changchun is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, August – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
05:5216:57
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:34–06:31 · evening 16:18–17:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:23–05:34 · evening 17:15–17:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Changchun in October?
In October, Changchun is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Changchun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 6 min05:52 – 16:57
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Changchun
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Changchun, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Changchun
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Changchun: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Changchun has about 6 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Changchun
How breezy and how cloudy Changchun is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Changchun typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Changchun: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Changchun
How often the day gets hot in Changchun (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Changchun has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Changchun
Snow is possible in Changchun, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Changchun has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 1 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Changchun
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−20°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 40 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | −9° | −20° | 5.8 h | 2 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | −4° | −15° | 7.2 h | 2 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 5° | −6° | 7.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 14° | 2° | 7.9 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 88 | 22° | 9° | 8.2 h | 9 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 26° | 16° | 8.2 h | 13 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 28° | 20° | 7.4 h | 15 | 165 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 26° | 18° | 7.6 h | 13 | 143 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 22° | 12° | 7.9 h | 8 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 13° | 3° | 6.8 h | 6 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 2° | −6° | 5.6 h | 5 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | −7° | −17° | 5.1 h | 2 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
43.88° N, 125.32° E · 206 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Changchun
The best time to visit Changchun is from April to June and from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 165 mm.
Changchun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Changchun in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 5–22 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Changchun in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Changchun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 2–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Changchun in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- -9–-4 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Changchun for you.
Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Changchun
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Changchun: score 89 against 64. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 64 | 89better |
| Day high | 13° | 22° |
| Night low | 3° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 33 mmbetter | 58 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov
Snow on 2 or more days
Changchun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January-9° · 6 h
In January, Changchun is freezing cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in January44February-4° · 7 h
In February, Changchun is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in February45March5° · 8 h
In March, Changchun is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in March76April14° · 8 h
In April, Changchun is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in April88May22° · 8 h
In May, Changchun is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in May78June26° · 8 h
In June, Changchun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in June67July28° · 7 h
In July, Changchun is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 165 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in July76August26° · 8 h
In August, Changchun is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 143 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in August89September22° · 8 h
In September, Changchun is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in September64October13° · 7 h
In October, Changchun is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in October37November2° · 6 h
In November, Changchun is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 24 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changchun.
Changchun in November37December-7° · 5 h
In December, Changchun is freezing cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 2 days, totalling 7 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changchun.
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Changchun vs. Harbin
In October Changchun has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs. 56). During the day Harbin is 1 °C cooler than Changchun. Harbin gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Changchun | Harbin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Aug – Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Changchun ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Tianjin20°89
- 4Jinan21°89
- 5Shantou27°26°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8Kaifeng22°84
- 28ChangchunThis page13°64
Planning a trip to Changchun
Weather for your travel dates
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Changchun in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Changchun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −8 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,200 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Changchun
When is the best time to visit Changchun?
The best time to visit Changchun is from April to June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Changchun?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at −9 °C.
When does it rain most in Changchun?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 165 mm. The driest month is January with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Changchun get?
Changchun gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Changchun in?
Changchun uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Changchun?
A nonstop flight from London to Changchun takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Changchun?
Changchun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 86, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 38.
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