Are you are going to have a Zhangjiajie Tour? Zhangjiajie City is located on the northwest of Hunan Province. The Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a famous tourist spot in China, is a unique national forest park located in Zhangjiajie City.
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie is all year around, especially from April to October.. Also, autumn season from October to December is also another recommended time with fewer rainy days and typhoon. Zhangjiajie is also called a "city of spring" due to its comfortable year-round temperatures that hover around 16°C.
Zhangjiajie belongs to subtropical humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. It’s neither cold in winter nor hot in summer.
When planning a trip to Zhangjiajie, one of the often asked questions likely to torment you is “When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie?” Generally speaking, the scenery of Zhangjiajie varies from season to season.
Good Time to Visit Zhangjiajie
Generally April through Mid-November is a good time to visit Zhangjiajie. April and October are the two best months to visit Zhangjiajie.
Best Time for Fall Foliage in Zhangjiajie
The best time to view the red leaves and fall foliage in Zhangjiajie ranges from later October to Mid-November.
So you are expected to enjoy different scenery in different seasons. Check out below to have some information on each season:
Zhangjiajie in Spring (March to May)
The weather in spring of Zhangjiajie is pleasant. In spring, all the flowers on mountains blossom and mountains are luxuriantly green. The voices of kingfishers accompanied with the tinges of mountain make you feel relaxed.
The average temperature in Zhangjiajie in March ranges between 5℃ and 15℃. So it is still a bit chilly. You still need to wear a sweater and a warm jacket.
The average temperature in Zhangjiajie in April ranges between 14℃ and 20℃. So it is getting warmer. You may wear a long-sleeve shirt during the day and a thin jacket in the evening.
The average temperature in Zhangjiajie in May ranges between 16℃ and 26℃. So it is getting much warmer. You may wear a T-shirt during the day and a thin jacket in the evening.
Temperature on mountains (above 1200 meters) will be about 3-5℃ lower than the mountain foot areas. Tourists should take a warm coat along when climbing mountains.
Zhangjiajie in Summer ( June to August )
In summer, the temperature in Zhuangjiajie is comfortable. It is an ideal summer resort for you. It usually rains in June and July, but Zhangjiajie is more beautiful after rain and you can enjoy the cloud and fog spectacle in Tianmen Mountain, West Sea and other parts of Wulingyuan.
The average temperature in Zhangjiajie in June ranges between 18℃ and 30℃. So it is getting hotter. You may wear a T-shirt during the day and a long-sleeve shirt in the evening. The average temperature in Zhangjiajie in July ranges between 26℃ and 36℃.
So it is the hottest month in Zhangjiajie. You may wear a T-shirt for the day.T he average temperature in Zhangjiajie in August ranges between 24℃ and 34℃. So it is still very hot in August. You may wear a T-shirt for the day and a long-sleeve shirt in the evening.
Temperature on mountains (above 1200 meters) will be about 3-5℃ lower than the mountain foot areas. Tourists should take a warm coat along when climbing mountains.
Zhangjiajie in Autumn (September to Early November)
Most people think October in autumn are one of the best months to go traveling in Zhangjiajie. At that time, you can enjoy the most beautiful natural sites of Zhangjiajie. Visitors can have a drift in the splendid season.
There will be many visitors during the National Day between Oct. 1st to Oct. 7th every year.
If you go to Zhangjiajie in this time, you’d better reserve a room in advance, or Just avoid going to Zhangjiajie during China National Holiday.
Temperature on mountains (above 1200 meters) will be about 3-5℃ lower than the mountain foot areas. Tourists should take a coat along when climbing mountains.
Best Time for Fall Foliage in Zhangjiajie
The best time to view the red leaves and fall foliage in Zhangjiajie ranges from later October to Mid-November.
Zhangjiajie in Winter ( Later November to February )
Winter in Zhangjiajie is not cold with the average temperature of 13℃. In winter, if you are fortunate enough to come across the snow, you will see the different beauty of Zhangjiajie.
All the mountains, trees, roads are covered by snow, and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park turns into a pure white world. The far away mountains bring you a feeling of mystery.
