AI-generatedChangde at a glance
- Best time
- Apr, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 1,401 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 38 m
Climate in Changde
Changde has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Changde is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Changde
The best time to visit Changde is in April and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is frequent in March and from May to August; the wettest month is June with 225 mm.
Changde through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Changde in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–28 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Changde in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Changde in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Changde in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–13 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar, May – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3318:04
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:19–07:05 · evening 17:32–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:19 · evening 18:19–18:28
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.
October in Changde compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Changde in October?
In October, Changde is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Changde.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min06:33 – 18:04
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Changde
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Changde (score 75 and 73). In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 4.2 h |
| Rainy days | 8better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Changde month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January9° · 2.6 h
In January, Changde is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in January38February13° · 2.8 h
In February, Changde is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in February52March17° · 3.3 h
In March, Changde is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in March62April23° · 4.3 h
In April, Changde is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 150 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in April58May28° · 5.1 h
In May, Changde is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 171 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in May36June31° · 5.1 h
In June, Changde is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in June26July34° · 6.8 h
In July, Changde is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 196 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in July33August33° · 6.8 h
In August, Changde is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 130 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in August61September29° · 5.3 h
In September, Changde is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in September75October24° · 4.3 h
In October, Changde is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in October73November18° · 4.2 h
In November, Changde is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in November47December12° · 3.3 h
In December, Changde is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Changde.
Changde in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 34°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Changde
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 134 days a year, mostly from May to September.
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 | 25 | 9° | 3° | 2.6 h | 10 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 13° | 6° | 2.8 h | 11 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 17° | 10° | 3.3 h | 14 | 126 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 23° | 15° | 4.3 h | 14 | 150 |
| MayMay | 58 | 28° | 20° | 5.1 h | 14 | 171 |
| JuneJun | 36 | 31° | 24° | 5.1 h | 16 | 225 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 34° | 27° | 6.8 h | 15 | 196 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 33° | 26° | 6.8 h | 14 | 130 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 29° | 22° | 5.3 h | 10 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 24° | 17° | 4.3 h | 8 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 18° | 11° | 4.2 h | 9 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 12° | 6° | 3.3 h | 6 | 34 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
29.03° N, 111.70° E · 38 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine1,640 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Changde
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 4.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Changde, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,401 mm a year, most in June
Rain in Changde: 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, Changde has about 8 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in June
UV index in Changde
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in April: 15 km/h
Wind and clouds in Changde
How breezy and how cloudy Changde 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 Changde typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Changde: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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 & humidity104 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Changde
How often the day gets hot in Changde (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, Changde has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
SnowChance of snow up to 21% in January
Snow in Changde
Snow is possible in Changde, 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, it hardly ever snows in Changde.
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.
Planning a trip to Changde
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Changde 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.
Changde has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 75
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,890 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Changde vs Zhangjiajie
In October Changde has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs 68). During the day Zhangjiajie is 1 °C cooler than Changde.
| in October | Changde | Zhangjiajie |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 75 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr, Sep – Nov | Sep – Nov |
Through the year
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China in October: the best places
In October, Changde ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Zhengzhou22°83
- 6Jiujiang24°82
- 7Dengfeng21°81
- 8Hefei24°81
- 17ChangdeThis page24°75
Places nearby4 places within 155 km
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Frequently asked questions about Changde
When is the best time to visit Changde?
The best time to visit Changde is in April and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Changde?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Changde?
Rain is frequent in March and from May to August; the wettest month is June with 225 mm. The driest month is December with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Changde get?
Changde gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.8 hours a day; in January there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Changde in?
Changde is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Changde?
A nonstop flight from London to Changde takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Changde?
Changde has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 54, summer holidays 31, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 36.