Zhangye Climate & Weather

Brief Introduction

Located in the mainland hinterland, Zhangye is a typical temperate continental arid climate with long hours of sunshine, plenty of light and heat resources, warm in summer and cold in winter, four distinctive seasons. The average annual rainfall here is only about 130 mm, and the average temperature is about 7 ℃. The best time of the year is from June to September, when the rainfall is relatively concentrated. During this period, it is moist and cool that makes people feel more comfortable during the journey.

Climate Data Table for Zhangye

Month Item	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
maximum temperature (℃)	0.1	3.6	10.0	17.9	23.5	27.2	29.3	28.2	23.2	16.3	8.0	1.7
minimum temperature (℃)	-16.2	-12.2	-4.8	2.2	7.8	11.6	14.2	13.3	7.8	0.1	-6.9	-13.7
Rainfall (mm)	1.4	1.2	3.8	4.8	11.7	24.1	29/6	29.2	16.5	4.6	2.0	1.4
Days of rainfall	2.4	1.8	2.8	3.0	4.4	.4	9.4	8.3	5.4	2.5	1.8	2.4

Tips

Best time to visit Zhangye:

The best time of the year is from June to September, when the rainfall is relatively concentrated. During this period, it is moist and cool that makes people feel more comfortable during the journey.

Try to Avoid domestic travel seasons

Try to plan your Zhangye tour to avoid the peak holidays. Because they are popular with Chinese tourists, Zhangye attractions become more crowded in these periods.

The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for travelling.

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