Best Time to Visit Zhangye: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Zhangye: May, June, September, August.
- Best months for Zhangye: May, June, September, August.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 5.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -15°C | 1 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 5°C | -10°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 11°C | -4°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 18°C | 3°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.2 |
| May | 23°C | 9°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 27°C | 14°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 28°C | 16°C | 39 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| August | 27°C | 14°C | 33 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 22°C | 9°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.5 |
| October | 16°C | 1°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 8°C | -6°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 2°C | -12°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zhangye?
The best months are May, June, September, August.
When is the rainy season in Zhangye?
The wettest months are July, August, September.