Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains
Thousands of sandstone pillars rising straight out of the forest, a glass walkway along a cliff face for anyone with nerve to spare, and mist that rolls through the gorges most mornings like it is on a schedule.
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 07:53 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
April · high 21°C · rain 164mm · 12.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Zhangjiajie (Yongding), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C49°F | 83mm3.3in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| February | 12°C53°F | 77mm3.0in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 18°C64°F | 132mm5.2in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 21°C70°F | 164mm6.5in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 25°C78°F | 184mm7.2in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C85°F | 251mm9.9in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| July | 32°C89°F | 218mm8.6in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| August | 32°C90°F | 154mm6.1in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 29°C84°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 22°C71°F | 76mm3.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 18°C64°F | 62mm2.4in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| December | 11°C53°F | 31mm1.2in | 10.3h10.3h |
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When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains?
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
How warm does Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains get?
Typical daytime highs in Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains are Mar–May 21°C (71°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (73°F), Dec–Feb 11°C (52°F).
Is Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains expensive?
On the ground, Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains is cheap.
What sort of trip is Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains good for?
Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains?
The wettest month in Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains is June at 251mm (9.9in), the driest December at 31mm (1.2in), with a monthly average of 126mm (5.0in).
What plug do I need for Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains?
Zhangjiajie & the Avatar mountains uses type A, C, I sockets at 220 V.
