Monthly climate guide
Zhangjiajie weather in May
May in Zhangjiajie is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and night-time lows near 16°C (60°F). The month usually brings about 219 mm of rain (very wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- It's humid — around 81% — so the heat feels heavier.
- In Zhangjiajie, May is late spring.
- Zhangjiajie is usually about 2°C cooler than Changsha, 260 km away, in May.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Zhangjiajie — roughly 72% more rain than average.
Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
16°C
60°F
Rainfall
219 mm
very wet
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
81%
cloud · often cloudy
Zhangjiajie weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 45°F | -1°C / 30°F | 43 mm | 80% | 81% |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 34°F | 44 mm | 80% | 82% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 43°F | 101 mm | 80% | 81% |
| April | 21°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 133 mm | 80% | 79% |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 60°F | 219 mm | 81% | 81% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 255 mm | 84% | 84% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 200 mm | 85% | 75% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 22°C / 72°F | 142 mm | 83% | 69% |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 64°F | 162 mm | 82% | 81% |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 12°C / 54°F | 107 mm | 80% | 75% |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44°F | 90 mm | 82% | 77% |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | 1°C / 33°F | 29 mm | 77% | 75% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Zhangjiajie?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Zhangjiajie →Other China cities in May
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Zhangjiajie in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Zhangjiajie?
May is one of the wetter months in Zhangjiajie, with about 219 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Zhangjiajie in May?
Average highs are about 25°C (77°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zhangjiajie in May?
Zhangjiajie typically gets around 219 mm of rain in May — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Zhangjiajie (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.