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Zhangjiajie Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Zhangjiajie experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Zhangjiajie is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Zhangjiajie has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1998 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Zhangjiajie can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 314 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 50 mm of rainfall, spread across 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Zhangjiajie Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Zhangjiajie

Sun   Dec 22
6°C | 3°C
E 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | 2°C
E 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | 1°C
NE 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Zhangjiajie in China

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Zhangjiajie?
    Rainy season in Zhangjiajie occurs in the months of March, April, May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Zhangjiajie?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Zhangjiajie?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Zhangjiajie?
    June tops the wettest month list with 314 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Zhangjiajie?
    December is the driest month with 50 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.