Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
October, November, April
January, April, May, June, July, August
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?
The best time to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park for hiking is October, November, April, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
→ See where to stay in Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkOutdoor activities conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 36Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 40 |
February | 38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 48 |
March | 56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 10° | 86 |
April | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 16° | 132 |
May | 52Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 20° | 184 |
June | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 202 |
July | 20Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 26° | 190 |
August | 32Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 25° | 119 |
September | 62Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 22° | 96 |
October | 71Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 16° | 94 |
November | 68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 11° | 66 |
December | 38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 30 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
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