Climate Insights for Changchun
Nanguan District, Jilin, China
Climate Overview
The climate in Changchun is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 707 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 173 mm of rainfall. Changchun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -19°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Changchun is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 27.8 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 6.8 in of rainfall. Changchun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -2°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Changchun has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -19°C and an average temperature of -14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°C shift in average temperatures.Changchun has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 86°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -2°F and an average temperature of 7°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Changchun is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 707 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 173 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 168 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 39cm annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.Changchun is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.8 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 6.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 15in annually. November is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.
Wind
Changchun is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Changchun is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Changchun is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 74 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -19°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Changchun is during May and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Changchun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Changchun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.