Zhangjiajie · WinterMonth summary
Zhangjiajie weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zhangjiajie in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Zhangjiajie. September (7.8/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Zhangjiajie in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (10°C) and uncrowded trails Winter in Zhangjiajie is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (4.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 10°C | 35% | 2.5 | 4.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 12°C | 42% | 2.5 | 4.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 9°C | 18°C | 45% | 4.3 | 4.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 14°C | 23°C | 50% | 5.8 | 6.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 18°C | 27°C | 48% | 6.0 | 6.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ June | 22°C | 30°C | 58% | 8.5 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 33°C | 56% | 5.9 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 33°C | 48% | 4.9 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 29°C | 35% | 3.4 | 9.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 33% | 2.5 | 5.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 18°C | 35% | 2.2 | 5.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 12°C | 21% | 1.2 | 7.1h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Zhangjiajie averages 10°C, 35% rainy days and 4.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +19°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zhangjiajie in January
Is January a good time to visit Zhangjiajie?
January is not recommended for Zhangjiajie (score 4.1/10). With 35% rainy days and 4.1h of sunshine, consider September (7.8/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Zhangjiajie in January?
It's cool with 10°C daytime and 3°C at night. 4.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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