Changde Climate Weather
Located in northwest of Hunan, Changde is situated in Wilingy Mountainous area and three gorges area. Changde has a monsoon-influenced, four-season humid subtropical climate, with cool, damp winters, and hot, humid summers. Winter begins relatively dry but not sunny and becomes progressively damper and cloudier; spring brings frequent rain and the highest humidity levels of the year. Summer is comparatively sunny, while autumn is somewhat dry.The climate is warm and temperate in Changde. Changde is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. The climate here is classified as Cfa by the Köppen-Geiger system. The temperature here averages 17.2 °C. Precipitation here averages 1325 mm.
Changde Climate Table
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Temperature (°C) | 4.7 | 6.1 | 10.8 | 16.9 | 21.9 | 25.8 | 29.3 | 28.6 | 23.9 | 18.5 | 12.8 | 7.1 |
| Min. Temperature (°C) | 1.3 | 2.9 | 7.2 | 13 | 18.1 | 22 | 25.2 | 24.6 | 19.9 | 14.5 | 9 | 3.5 |
| Max. Temperature (°C) | 8.2 | 9.4 | 14.4 | 20.8 | 25.7 | 29.7 | 33.5 | 32.6 | 28 | 22.6 | 16.6 | 10.8 |
| Avg. Temperature (°F) | 40.5 | 43.0 | 51.4 | 62.4 | 71.4 | 78.4 | 84.7 | 83.5 | 75.0 | 65.3 | 55.0 | 44.8 |
| Min. Temperature (°F) | 34.3 | 37.2 | 45.0 | 55.4 | 64.6 | 71.6 | 77.4 | 76.3 | 67.8 | 58.1 | 48.2 | 38.3 |
| Max. Temperature (°F) | 46.8 | 48.9 | 57.9 | 69.4 | 78.3 | 85.5 | 92.3 | 90.7 | 82.4 | 72.7 | 61.9 | 51.4 |
| Precipitation / Rainfall (mm) | 46 | 67 | 111 | 164 | 195 | 185 | 139 | 142 | 76 | 92 | 67 | 41 |
The driest month is December, with 41 mm of rainfall. Most of the precipitation here falls in May, averaging 195 mm.The warmest month of the year is July, with an average temperature of 29.3 °C. January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging 4.7 °C.The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month is 154 mm. Throughout the year, temperatures vary by 24.6 °C.
Best time to visit Changde
1. Taohuayuan Peach Blossom Watching Festival
Taohuayuan took on the meaning of Utopia for hermit's place because of Tao Yuanming’s extraordinary prose. Since then thousands of scholars and celebrities of all dynasties went to visit the place and every year the Peach Blossom Watching Festival is held here with a huge social gathering. Peach trees are everywhere in the scenic area and blossoms come into bloom in late March to late April every year. It is just like a picture of rural scenery and a land of peace, away from the turmoil and chaos of the world.
The peach blossoms come into bloom in late March every year, so the best time to visit Taohuayuan is during the Peach Blossom Watching Festival.
Taohuayuan took on the meaning of Utopia for hermit's place because of Tao Yuanming’s extraordinary prose. Since then thousands of scholars and celebrities of all dynasties went to visit the place and every year the Peach Blossom Watching Festival is held here with a huge social gathering. Peach trees are everywhere in the scenic area and blossoms come into bloom in late March to late April every year. It is just like a picture of rural scenery and a land of peace, away from the turmoil and chaos of the world.
The peach blossoms come into bloom in late March every year, so the best time to visit Taohuayuan is during the Peach Blossom Watching Festival.
2. Bird- Watching from March to September
Huayanxi National Forest Park is also known as a national outdoor camp for the youth.In the north of the park is Wuxi Lake and in the South is Longfeng Lake. From March to September every year, thousands of egrets come to this place, presenting a fascinating sight.
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