Chenzhou has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with four distinct seasons. Spring is subject to heavy rainfall.

Summers is long, hot, and humid with lesser rainfall.

Autumn is comfortable and rather dry.

Winter is rather brief, but cold snaps occur with temperatures occasionally dropping below freezing, and while not heavy, rain can be frequent.

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 Suxian Hill It is located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) east of Chenzhou, covering 15 square km. Beautiful peaks and dense forests give the place the reputation of being "the 18th blessed land in China".

Wugai Mountain Hunting Field Situated 30 km (19 mi) away from Chenzhou it has over 8,000 hectares of land and can offer for hunters many kinds of animals which are permitted to be hunted. Hotels and campsites are available. It is the only hunting field in southern China.