Zhangjiajie Weather: Weather Forecast, Climate & Best Time to Visit Zhangjiajie

Zhangjiajie has a short spring from late March to early May. Spring is a pleasant season full of vigor. The weather is getting warmer during this period time, with temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). And the mountains and parks are going to dress up with green trees and colorful flowers. When late spring comes, the best time of visiting Zhangjiajie is coming too!

Spring Activities

Take out your camera and pack up your luggage, let’s photograph the beautiful and fresh Zhangjiajie! Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yuanjiajie,Tianzi Mountain, Tianmen Mountain are fantastic places to go. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon is also recommended on sunny days and light rainy days. Take a deep breath on the Glass Bridge and then all your pains and annoyances will disappear.

What to Wear

Long sleeves, jacket and long trousers. It is getting warmer but it is still cold in the parks and mountains.

Summer is relatively long, lasting from late May or early June to August. Though it is hot in the downtown area of Zhangjiajie, with an average temperature ranging from 28°C (82°F) to 33°C (91°F), you will feel extremely pleasant under the protection of forests of the city’s scenic areas. There are also many rainy days in summer. The mountainous scenery is otherworldly during 1 or 2 hours after the rain. The lower part of the pillars and hills will be hidden in the mist, so you could encounter the mysterious Hallelujah Mountains of Pandora in the world-famous film Avatar. However, if the rain is too heavy, the fog will hide the scenery without your notice.

Summer Activities

Tianzi Mountain of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the top recommended, which can provide you with the most stunning scenery of Hallelujah Mountains in misty. And never forget to indulge yourselves inside Zhangjiajie National Forest Park which is one part of Wulingyuan and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. Yellow Dragon Cave and Baofeng Lake are also great tourist sites to kill the heat and date with nature. You can get the brightest scenery in the sunny summer days and have many opportunities to say hello to the wild animals there. However, try to avoid the heavy rain days, because it may be dangerous to climb the mountains.

What to Wear

T-shirt, shorts, a light coat, umbrellas, sun cream and sunglasses.

The weather is getting cooler after the late summer and then the pleasant autumn is coming. The average temperature falls gradually from 23°C to12°C during this season. Some of leaves are going to turn red or brown. But the forest is still green, because most of the trees have evergreen leaves. There are still many rainy days in October. However, you couldn’t meet as many heavy rainy days as summer. Besides, autumn is not only for sightseeing, but also a great chance to taste delicious local fruits like kiwi, pear, Chinese chestnut, and lychee.

Seasonal Activities

Getting a bird's view of canyon and forest of Zhangjiajie on the Glass Bridge is a good choice. Also, you can spend 2-3 days appreciating the streams, hills, and forests of Wulingyuan Scenic Area (Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is part of Wulingyuan). It is also recommended to ride a cable car to the Tianmen Cave and enjoy the fog flowing through the cave.

What to Wear

Hoodie, trench coat, light pants, walking shoes and umbrellas in case it rains.

Zhangjiajie is cold and dry in winter. The average temperature in winter there is 4 °C (40 °F), and the coldest time is February. Sometimes it gets very windy and occasionally snows lightly. When snow appears, the scenery in its mountains, parks and canyon shows you different kinds of beauty - instead of dressing in green, the hills will dress up in white and brown (the color of the stones). Most tourists wouldn't like to visit Zhangjiajie in this cold season. Therefore, you will encounter the fewest people in the year if you go. Besides, the local hotels and restaurants cut their prices by an average of 30 percent in winter.

Winter Activities

Though winter is cold, almost all the cable cars and elevators run regularly during this period. The scenic spots won't be closed too. If you love snow and hiking during snowy days, you could visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park or Grand Canyon.

What to Wear

Thick and warm clothes to protect yourself from the cold weather and catching a cold, such as down jacket, wind coat, overcoat and sweater, and antiskid shoes.

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is one of the four parts of Wulingyuan Scenic Area. The weather in these scenic spots is similar - never too hot even in the hot summer days but a little bit cold in the winter months from December to February of next year. Always remember to bring a coat with you when you want to go sightseeing in spring, summer, and autumn. And in winter, dress as warm as you can and wear antiskid shoes because there are some icy roads after snowing.

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☛ 4 Days Zhangjiajie Highlights Tour with Fantastic Hiking Experience
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Zhangjiajie is an incredible place with absolutely beautiful landscape under heaven. Travelers usually spend 3 to 5 days in and around Zhangjiajie. There is no doubt that Wulingyuan National Forest Park is the highlight of all the stunning attractions which needs to spend 2 days inside. If you have one more day, you should add Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon with Glass Bridge Experience or Tianmen Mountain into the trip. Some travelers choose to visit Yellow Dragon Cave or Baofeng Lake for one day. If you prefer Zhangjiajie day tours, you can always find a tour.

If you want to enjoy the antique beauty of ancient town, Fenghuang Ancient Town is the best choice for one to two days' escape. And, you can also consider of Fanjingshan Mountain to see the mushroom stone and odd mountains.

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