Located in the humid Subtropical Monsoon Climate Zoon, Zhangjiajie has an area of 72,000 acres, an average rainfall of 1200-1600mm, an average temperature of 16°C (61 °F) and a frost-free period of 240-300 days. It has a monsoon-influenced, four-season humid subtropical climate, with cool, often chilly, winters, and hot, humid summers.

Spring

The average temperature in Zhangjiajie during the spring is 18 °C (64 °F), so long sleeves with a jacket and jeans are suggested. People say that it is springtime in Zhangjiajie all year around.

Summer

Summer is cool in Zhangjiajie, with an average temperature of around 27 °C (81 °F). The forest in Zhangjiajie national park releases 8,660 cubic meters of oxygen every day during the summer, so you’ll be breathing the cleanest air in the world.

Autumn

Like other attractions, the best times to visit Zhangjiajie are the summer and autumn, but we suggest that you avoid the Labor Day holiday (1st May~7th May) and the National Day holiday (1st October~7th October). During these times, many Chinese tourists visit Zhangjiajie, and the prices for tours and hotels increase by 50%~100%.

The average temperature in Zhangjiajie during the autumn is 20 °C (68 °F), so bring a light sweater and trousers.

Winter

Winter in Zhangjiajie is cold. The average temperature is 4.3 °C (40 °F), and sometimes it gets very windy. We suggest that you bring a coat and an umbrella.

Zhangjiajie Climate Information