Photo information

Zhangjiajie

Photo
chensiyuan
Licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
Original
View source
Changes
Cropped
Trailwind
Destination

Zhangjiajie

Hunan, China
Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct
Set inHunan, China
In season~72°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

34–86°F
Nearest airportDYG
CurrencyCNY
LanguageMandarin Chinese
TimezoneUTC+08:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Zhangjiajie
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightDec · 43%
WarmestJul · 86°F
WettestJul
Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Thousands of quartzite sandstone pillars piercing the mist, the inspiration for Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Avatar / Tianzi pillars trail. Nearest airport is DYG.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie?

The best time to visit Zhangjiajie is April–May & September–October, in Hunan, China.

Where is Zhangjiajie?

Zhangjiajie is in Hunan, China. The nearest major airport is DYG.

What is Zhangjiajie known for?

Thousands of quartzite sandstone pillars piercing the mist, the inspiration for Avatar's Hallelujah Mountains.

Featured in

Natural Wonders of the World