AI-generatedZhangye at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,100 h
- Rain a year
- 153 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 1,481 m
Climate in Zhangye
Zhangye has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year, Zhangye is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zhangye
The best time to visit Zhangye is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is July with 39 mm of precipitation.
Zhangye through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zhangye in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 12–24 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Zhangye in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Zhangye in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 9–24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Zhangye in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 0–5 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2618:41
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:10–08:02 · evening 18:05–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:10 · evening 18:58–19:08
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.
October in Zhangye compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 5° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Zhangye in October?
In October, Zhangye is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 15 min07:26 – 18:41
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Compare two months in Zhangye
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Zhangye: score 100 against 94. In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 4° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 7 mm | 8 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zhangye month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January0° · 7.1 h
In January, Zhangye is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in January46February5° · 7.7 h
In February, Zhangye is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in February66March12° · 8.2 h
In March, Zhangye is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in March100April19° · 9.0 h
In April, Zhangye is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in April100May24° · 9.6 h
In May, Zhangye is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in May89June29° · 9.8 h
In June, Zhangye is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in June74July30° · 9.4 h
In July, Zhangye is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in July84August29° · 8.9 h
In August, Zhangye is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in August97September24° · 8.5 h
In September, Zhangye is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in September94October17° · 8.6 h
In October, Zhangye is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in October50November9° · 7.9 h
In November, Zhangye is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in November44December2° · 7.2 h
In December, Zhangye is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Zhangye.
Zhangye in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zhangye
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−16°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
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 | 44 | 0° | −16° | 7.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 5° | −11° | 7.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 12° | −4° | 8.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 19° | 4° | 9.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 9° | 9.6 h | 4 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 29° | 14° | 9.8 h | 4 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 30° | 16° | 9.4 h | 6 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 29° | 15° | 8.9 h | 6 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 24° | 9° | 8.5 h | 5 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 17° | 1° | 8.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 9° | −6° | 7.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 2° | −14° | 7.2 h | 1 | 3 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
38.93° N, 100.45° E · 1,481 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Zhangye
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 8.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Zhangye, 76 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Zhangye: 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, Zhangye has about 2 rainy days with 7 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zhangye
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zhangye
How breezy and how cloudy Zhangye 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 Zhangye typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Zhangye: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Zhangye
How often the day gets hot in Zhangye (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, Zhangye has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Planning a trip to Zhangye
Weather for your travel dates
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Zhangye 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.
Zhangye has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 1 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,390 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Zhangye compared
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Zhangye vs Jiuquan
In October Zhangye has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs 89). During the day Jiuquan is 1 °C cooler than Zhangye.
| in October | Zhangye | Jiuquan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct |
Through the year
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China in October: the best places
In October, Zhangye ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Turpan23°96
- 2Dunhuang20°95
- 3ZhangyeThis page17°94
- 4Yinchuan18°93
- 5Jiuquan16°89
- 6Golmud14°89
- 7Pingyao19°89
- 8Lanzhou18°86
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Frequently asked questions about Zhangye
When is the best time to visit Zhangye?
The best time to visit Zhangye is from April to June and 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 Zhangye?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Zhangye?
The wettest month is July with 39 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zhangye get?
Zhangye gets around 3,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.8 hours a day; in January there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Zhangye in?
Zhangye is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zhangye?
A nonstop flight from London to Zhangye takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zhangye?
Zhangye has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 98, summer holidays 81, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 44.