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Outdoor activities Potential

71/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

October, November, April

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January, April, May, June, July, August

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Weather

4°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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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.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
36Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
40
February
38Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
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.
30

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

When is the best time to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park for outdoor activities is typically in October, November, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park?

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Rainy season typically: May–July. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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