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Zhangye Danxia Landform

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Zhangye Danxia Landform

China
Best timeMar–Oct
Set inChina
In season~70°F high
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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).

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7–82°F
CurrencyCNY
LanguageMandarin Chinese
TimezoneUTC+08:00
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Sep–Nov. Go in Mar, Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 71%
WarmestJul · 82°F
WettestAug
Best windowMar–Oct
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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

Striped rainbow mountains of layered red and gold sandstone.

Best time to visit

Aim for Mar–Oct, the 8 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Zhangye Danxia
5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zhangye Danxia Landform?

The best time to visit Zhangye Danxia Landform is March–October, in China.

Where is Zhangye Danxia Landform?

Zhangye Danxia Landform is in China.

What is Zhangye Danxia Landform known for?

Striped rainbow mountains of layered red and gold sandstone.

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