Zhangjiajie Weather & Climate

Overview
Zhangjiajie is located the northwest of Hunan province. Zhangjiajie boasts a humid subtropical and monsoonal climate with plentiful sunshine and rainfall. It has long frost-free period and short cold period with distinct four seasons. Zhangjiajie is not too cold in winter and nor hot in summer with an annual average of 16.8 C (about 62 F)as well as average rainfall of 1400mm. The frost-free period lasts about between 216 and 269 days.

Best Time to Visit Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie is a area with distinct seasons. Each season has different scenery features, but the best time to tour zhangjiajie should be in March to June and September to November.At this time, the weather is not cold or not hot,and Scenery is distinctive.


Zhangjiajie Dressing Tips
Temperature difference between day and night in Zhangjiajie is quite large. The temperature difference between the downtown and mountain area in scenic spots is about 5-10?. If you travel in Autumn and winter, Cardigan and thick coat is necessary. If you travel in summer, board short and T-shirt is enough. By the way, it usually rains in spring and autumn, so prepare umbrella and rain jacket and pants.