Zhangjiajie · SpringMonth summary
Zhangjiajie weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
48% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Zhangjiajie in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 27°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Zhangjiajie. September remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Zhangjiajie in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Spring marks the start of the good season in Zhangjiajie. Temperatures rise (27°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Zhangjiajie averages 27°C, 48% rainy days and 6.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Zhangjiajie in May
Is May a good time to visit Zhangjiajie?
May is an acceptable time for Zhangjiajie (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Zhangjiajie in May?
With 27°C max and 6.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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