AI-generatedShaoshan at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,510 h
- Rain a year
- 1,479 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 116 m
Climate in Shaoshan
Shaoshan 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 10 °C. With around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year, Shaoshan is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Shaoshan
The best time to visit Shaoshan is from October 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 from February to August; the wettest month is June with 260 mm.
Shaoshan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shaoshan in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–28 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Shaoshan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Shaoshan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–29 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Shaoshan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 30 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
Feb – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: 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: October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:2918:02
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 06:15–07:01 · evening 17:30–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:06–06:15 · evening 18:16–18:25
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 Shaoshan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° 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 | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Shaoshan in October?
In October, Shaoshan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:29 – 18:02
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Shaoshan
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 Shaoshan (score 77 and 73). In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 hbetter | 3.7 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 9 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 67 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Shaoshan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January10° · 2.2 h
In January, Shaoshan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in January34February12° · 2.3 h
In February, Shaoshan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in February48March17° · 2.7 h
In March, Shaoshan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 143 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in March56April23° · 3.7 h
In April, Shaoshan is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 180 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in April54May28° · 4.4 h
In May, Shaoshan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 221 mm. On about 9 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 Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in May35June31° · 4.7 h
In June, Shaoshan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 260 mm. On about 19 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 Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in June31July34° · 7.3 h
In July, Shaoshan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 172 mm in total. On about 28 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 Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in July31August33° · 6.4 h
In August, Shaoshan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 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 Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in August60September29° · 4.9 h
In September, Shaoshan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 14 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 Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in September77October24° · 4.2 h
In October, Shaoshan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in October73November18° · 3.7 h
In November, Shaoshan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in November45December12° · 3.1 h
In December, Shaoshan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Shaoshan.
Shaoshan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shaoshan
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 16°. 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 (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May 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 139 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 | 10° | 3° | 2.2 h | 10 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 12° | 5° | 2.3 h | 12 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 17° | 9° | 2.7 h | 16 | 143 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 23° | 15° | 3.7 h | 16 | 180 |
| MayMay | 54 | 28° | 19° | 4.4 h | 17 | 221 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 31° | 23° | 4.7 h | 17 | 260 |
| JulyJul | 31 | 34° | 26° | 7.3 h | 13 | 172 |
| AugustAug | 31 | 33° | 25° | 6.4 h | 13 | 115 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 29° | 21° | 4.9 h | 9 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 24° | 16° | 4.2 h | 7 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 18° | 10° | 3.7 h | 9 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 45 | 12° | 5° | 3.1 h | 7 | 41 |
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
27.92° N, 112.52° E · 116 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Shaoshan
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 4.2 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Shaoshan, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Shaoshan: 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, Shaoshan has about 7 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Shaoshan
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 40 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Shaoshan
How breezy and how cloudy Shaoshan 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 Shaoshan typically peaks at 15 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 56 % of the sky over Shaoshan: variable cloud, with about 4.2 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Shaoshan
How often the day gets hot in Shaoshan (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, Shaoshan has about 3 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
Planning a trip to Shaoshan
Weather for your travel dates
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Shaoshan 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.
Shaoshan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 77
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,040 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.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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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Shaoshan vs Changsha
In October the holiday weather in Shaoshan and Changsha is about equally good (score 77 vs 76). During the day it is about as warm in Changsha as in Shaoshan.
| in October | Shaoshan | Changsha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Oct – Nov | Sep – Nov |
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In October, Shaoshan ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Hefei24°81
- 4Wuhu24°81
- 5Quanzhou29°25°81
- 6Guilin27°80
- 7Wuhan24°79
- 8Xiamen29°25°79
- 10ShaoshanThis page24°77
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Frequently asked questions about Shaoshan
When is the best time to visit Shaoshan?
The best time to visit Shaoshan is from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shaoshan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Shaoshan?
Rain is frequent from February to August; the wettest month is June with 260 mm. The driest month is December with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shaoshan get?
Shaoshan gets around 1,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in January there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Shaoshan in?
Shaoshan is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shaoshan?
A nonstop flight from London to Shaoshan takes about 11 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Shaoshan?
Shaoshan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 50, summer holidays 31, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 35.