AI-generatedZhangjiajie at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 1,728 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 174 m
Climate in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Zhangjiajie is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 5.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: September – October
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:3818:09
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:24–07:10 · evening 17:37–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:24 · evening 18:24–18:33
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Zhangjiajie in October?
In October, Zhangjiajie is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min06:38 – 18:09
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Zhangjiajie
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Zhangjiajie, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Zhangjiajie
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Zhangjiajie: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Zhangjiajie has about 11 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Zhangjiajie
How breezy and how cloudy Zhangjiajie is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Zhangjiajie typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Zhangjiajie: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Zhangjiajie
How often the day gets hot in Zhangjiajie (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Zhangjiajie has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Zhangjiajie
Snow is possible in Zhangjiajie, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Zhangjiajie.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zhangjiajie
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 118 days a year, mostly from May to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 9° | 2° | 3.1 h | 11 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 11° | 4° | 2.6 h | 12 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 16° | 9° | 2.8 h | 16 | 153 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 21° | 14° | 3.4 h | 16 | 201 |
| MayMay | 58 | 25° | 18° | 3.9 h | 16 | 223 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 29° | 22° | 4.0 h | 17 | 269 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 31° | 25° | 5.3 h | 17 | 241 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 31° | 24° | 5.7 h | 15 | 137 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 27° | 21° | 4.2 h | 11 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 22° | 15° | 3.6 h | 11 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 16° | 10° | 3.4 h | 11 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 11° | 4° | 3.5 h | 8 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.13° N, 110.48° E · 174 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Zhangjiajie
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie is from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to November. Rain is most frequent from February to August; the wettest month is June with 269 mm.
Zhangjiajie through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zhangjiajie in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–25 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Zhangjiajie in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Zhangjiajie in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–27 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Zhangjiajie in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 9–11 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Zhangjiajie for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Zhangjiajie
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Zhangjiajie (score 68 and 68). In September, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 68 |
| Day high | 22° | 27° |
| Night low | 15° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 4.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Muggy days | 2better | 16 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Feb – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Zhangjiajie month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January9° · 3 h
In January, Zhangjiajie is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in January26February11° · 3 h
In February, Zhangjiajie is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in February44March16° · 3 h
In March, Zhangjiajie is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 153 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in March55April21° · 3 h
In April, Zhangjiajie is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 201 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in April58May25° · 4 h
In May, Zhangjiajie is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 223 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in May45June29° · 4 h
In June, Zhangjiajie is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 269 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in June35July31° · 5 h
In July, Zhangjiajie is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 241 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in July42August31° · 6 h
In August, Zhangjiajie is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in August68September27° · 4 h
In September, Zhangjiajie is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in September68October22° · 4 h
In October, Zhangjiajie is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in October59November16° · 3 h
In November, Zhangjiajie is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
Zhangjiajie in November37December11° · 4 h
In December, Zhangjiajie is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zhangjiajie.
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Zhangjiajie vs. Changsha
In October Changsha has the better holiday weather (score 76 vs. 68). During the day Changsha is 2 °C warmer than Zhangjiajie.
| in October | Zhangjiajie | Changsha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 |
| Best time | Sep – Oct | Sep – Nov |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Zhangjiajie ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Qingdao19°21°90
- 2Shantou27°26°89
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Quanzhou27°25°88
- 5Kaifeng22°84
- 6Xiamen28°25°84
- 7Zhengzhou22°83
- 8Nanjing22°82
- 27ZhangjiajieThis page22°68
Planning a trip to Zhangjiajie
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Zhangjiajie in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Zhangjiajie has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 68
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 5 min
- Distance
- 8,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Zhangjiajie lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Zhangjiajie
When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie?
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie is from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zhangjiajie?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.
When does it rain most in Zhangjiajie?
Rain is most frequent from February to August; the wettest month is June with 269 mm. The driest month is December with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zhangjiajie get?
Zhangjiajie gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.7 hours a day; in February there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Zhangjiajie in?
Zhangjiajie uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zhangjiajie?
A nonstop flight from London to Zhangjiajie takes about 11 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,810 km.
When is typhoon season in Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 40, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 28.
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