When is the best time to go to Zhangye

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Zhangye, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Zhangye weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Zhangye are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Zhangye January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 2mm 8.1hrs 10.8hrs

January is a very dry month in Zhangye and the temperature is generally cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhangye for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Zhangye and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Zhangye with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in January »

February

Zhangye February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 1mm 8.4hrs 11.7hrs

February in Zhangye is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhangye for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Zhangye and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Zhangye with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in February »

March

Zhangye March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 3mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Zhangye is characteristically cool and very dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhangye for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Zhangye and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Zhangye with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in March »

April

Zhangye April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 5mm 9.3hrs 14.1hrs

Zhangye's weather in April is typically cool and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Zhangye, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Zhangye and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Zhangye with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in April »

May

Zhangye May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 14mm 9.8hrs 15.2hrs

May is a dry month in Zhangye and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zhangye, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Zhangye and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Zhangye with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in May »

June

Zhangye June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 24mm 10.1hrs 10.8hrs

The climate in Zhangye during June can be summarized as warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zhangye, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Zhangye and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Zhangye with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in June »

July

Zhangye July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 32mm 9.6hrs 11.7hrs

July in Zhangye is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Zhangye, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Zhangye and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Zhangye with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in July »

August

Zhangye August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 34mm 9.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Zhangye is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Zhangye, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Zhangye and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Zhangye with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in August »

September

Zhangye September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 19mm 9hrs 14.1hrs

Zhangye's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Zhangye, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Zhangye and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Zhangye with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in September »

October

Zhangye October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 5mm 9.1hrs 15.2hrs

October is a very dry month in Zhangye and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Zhangye, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Zhangye and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Zhangye with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in October »

November

Zhangye November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 2mm 8.5hrs 10.8hrs

November in Zhangye is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhangye for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Zhangye and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Zhangye with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in November »

December

Zhangye December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 1mm 8hrs 11.7hrs

December in Zhangye is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Zhangye for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Zhangye and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Zhangye with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Zhangye weather in December »

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Zhangye weather stats

Zhangye weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: February 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January -1.1°C 30°F
Wettest month: August 34mm 1.3ins
Warmest sea: August 20°C 68°F
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