Changchun
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Changchun month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Changchun are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -18°C), and July the wettest (about 195 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.5 | -17.9 | 6 | 7.7 |
| February | -3.6 | -13.8 | 6 | 8.5 |
| March | 6.5 | -4.3 | 12 | 9.6 |
| April | 14.9 | 3.1 | 32 | 9.8 |
| May | 21.6 | 10.5 | 72 | 9.7 |
| June | 25.6 | 16.1 | 131 | 10.4 |
| July | 28.5 | 20.6 | 195 | 10.0 |
| August | 25.9 | 18.4 | 167 | 8.8 |
| September | 21.7 | 12.7 | 79 | 8.9 |
| October | 12.6 | 3.1 | 27 | 8.4 |
| November | 1.9 | -6.2 | 30 | 6.8 |
| December | -7.2 | -15.3 | 6 | 7.5 |
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People and places shaping Changchun
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Research updated Thursday, August 6, 2026Past and future events in Changchun
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Previously
- Documented history · 1800
In 1800, the Jiaqing Emperor selected a small village on the east bank of the Yitong River and named it "Changchun Ting".
- Documented history · 1889
In 1889, the village was promoted into a city known as "Changchun Fu".
- Manchukuo capital (1932)
On 10 March 1932 Changchun was designated the capital of the Japanese puppet state Manchukuo and renamed Hsinking.
- Siege of Changchun (1948)
The city fell to the Chinese Communist Party after a five‑month siege in 1948, causing massive civilian starvation.
- FAW Group founded (1953)
Construction of the First Automobile Works began in 1953, later becoming China’s largest automobile manufacturer.
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01 · OverviewChangchun, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Changchun took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Changchun
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Changchun
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Changchun
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Changchun
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Changchun
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Changchun
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Frequently Asked Questions about Changchun
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01 · Q&AWhere is Changchun located and what are its coordinates?
Changchun is situated in China at geographic coordinates 43.8800, 125.3228 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Changchun?
Changchun has a recorded population of approximately 4,714,996 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Changchun?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Changchun include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Changchun?
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