Located in the middle northern latitude of the earth, Zhangjiajie belongs to the prototype monsoon humid climate of the subtropical mountains. Here, there is ample light and heat, abundant rainfall, long frost free period, short severe cold period, and distinct four seasons. In Zhangjiajie, its annual average temperature is 16.6 ℃, its average annual precipitation is 1400 millimeters, and its average frost free period is between 216 and 269 days.
When to visit Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie is fit for tourring around year. In Zhangjiajie, the extreme temperature in August of summer is around 37.2 ℃, and the average temperature in the coldest month in January of winter is 4.3 ℃. It is the coldest in January, the extreme temperature ranges from -3 ℃ to 4.5 ℃.
Climate Data Table for Zhangjiajie
Month Item |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
average temperature |
5.2 |
6.9 |
11.1 |
17.5 |
22.3 |
25.7 |
29.0 |
28.6 |
24.0 |
28.6 |
23.0 |
7.8 |
Rainfall (mm) |
60.1 |
67.1 |
114.6. |
119.6 |
162.8 |
208.9 |
152.4 |
129.9 |
73.1 |
81.4 |
64.7 |
38.9 |
Days of rainfall |
11.8 |
11.6 |
16.1 |
16.6 |
14.9 |
14.5 |
11.4 |
10.1 |
95 |
12.0 |
9.8 |
8.4 |
Best Time to Visit Zhangjiajie
It is difficult to say which is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie, its mountainous surroundings make it attractive in all seasons. The annual average temperature is 16.8 C (about 62 F), so the climate is always comfortable. But most people think that the best time to visit Zhangjiajie is generally regarded as late Autumn- the end of October, and throughout the month of November. During this season the weather is cool and mild, without the heavy rains, sun, and heat of spring and summer.
Zhanjiajie Travel By Season
With the changes of seasons, the mountains and waters of Zhangjiajie transform into different beautiful scenery.
Zhangjiajie Travel in Spring
In Summer, it is still relatively dry, the weather is mild often sunny. All the flowers on mountains blossom and mountains are luxuriantly green. Inside every scenic area, birds sing and flowers are fragrant, and everything is recovering.
Zhangjiajie Travel in Summer
In Summer, the monsoon rains come to Zhangjiajie, combined with lots of heat and humidity. It is usually cloudy and extremely muggy. Without raining, the sun is scorching. With flourish forests, it is strongly fragrant in Wulingyuan Scenic Area,Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon,Baofeng Lake and Tianmen Mountain.
Zhangjiajie Travel in Autaumn In Autaumn,the rain dies down and the area begins to cool off. The mild weather and wispy clouds are great for visiting. There is usually a lot of fog in Autumn. It is a romantic season in Autaumn, and visitors who come to Zhangjiajie can appreciate a sense of poetry at this time. Late autumn is also the low-tourist season, so prices are cheaper and there are relatively few tourists in the park.
In Winter, Zhangjiajie weather has a lot less rain, and it is freezing cold. The cold brings in the snow, which happens intermittently in the winter months. Many website bloggers say that it is not suitable for tourists to visit Zhangjiajie in winter. As a travel agency based in Zhangjiajie, we want to tell you that they were all wrong. In fact, the weather is also not bitter cold like it is in the winter. and each scenic area is open to tourists every day, and it is also suitable for tourists to travel Zhangjiajie even if in winter.
Travel Tips for Zhangjiajie Weather
1. Avoid Peak Holidays
Considering there may be lots of tourists in the peak season, you will hardly find an accommodation, and also spend much more money on the hiking commodity prices. Usually the summer and autumn is the peak season.
And It is not a very good idea to travel in China during Chinese holidays when huge numbers of Chinese people are travelling around. The busiest three national holidays in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07).
But if you must visit Zhangjiajie during the high-seaon,you must paln your tour early so that you can ask us to make confirmation for your booking.
2. Pay Attention While Travel in Rainy Days
In the raining days, the mountains will be shrouded by the mist. It may cause poor visibility; it is not convenient for your sightseeing. On the other side, some people think that the mountains scenery is enhanced by the veil of mist, like a wonderland. Mountains in mist or not, it is up to you. By the way, the rugged road may be slippery in the raining days.
Travel Zhangjiajie With Us
Weather in Zhangjiajie is seasonal, and thus varies month-to-month. How to maximize your travel experience when it's bad? If you tour Zhangjiajie with us, our experienced English/Russian-speaking guides will escort you and adjust your itinerary according to the weather changes. They are local and know everything about Zhangjiajie.
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