Zhangye
Zhangye is an important tourist city in Gansu Province. Its famous attractions include Colorful Danxia Tourist Area, Mogao Grottoes and Son of the Earth Sculpture. These attractions showcase the wonders of nature and human history. The best time is winter, suitable for ice, snow and rural tourism.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Zhangye throughout the year
Spring (March–May): 5.4–21.7°C on average, dry climate, large temperature difference, abundant sunshine, very little rainfall. Common activities: spring outings, flower viewing (some drought-resistant plants). Recommended clothing: warm jacket, long-sleeved clothing, can reduce layers during the day.
Summer (June–August): 23.5–25.4°C on average, dry and hot climate, long sunshine hours, rainfall still relatively low. Common activities: touring Danxia landforms, visiting museums and other indoor attractions. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen is essential.
Autumn (September–November): 18.1–3.4°C on average, dry climate, gradually decreasing temperature, large temperature difference between day and night. Common activities: appreciating autumn scenery (some plants), suitable for photography. Recommended clothing: comfortable and warm clothing, it is recommended to bring a jacket or shawl.
Winter (December–February): -9.0–-3.6°C on average, cold and dry climate, little snowfall. Common activities: mainly indoor activities, such as visiting museums, hot spring leisure, etc. Recommended clothing: thick warm clothing, hats, scarves, gloves and other cold protection items.
Weather in Zhangye
Annual average temperature: approx. 10.9°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 7 mm / Summer humidity: 30%–40% / Rainiest month: July
Zhangye weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -4.1°C | -3.6°C | 5.4°C | 13.3°C | 21.7°C | 23.5°C | 25.4°C | 24.6°C | 18.1°C | 12.1°C | 3.4°C | -9°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
7-day weather forecast for Zhangye
| Date | 11/12Thursday | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday | 11/16Monday | 11/17Tuesday | 11/18Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny | Sunny |  Overcast |  Partly Cloudy |  Cloudy |  Heavy snow | Sunny |
| High | 12.5°C | 11.5°C | 6.9°C | 8.2°C | 4.9°C | -1.2°C | 2.8°C |
| Low | -0.2°C | -1.2°C | -1.4°C | -2.2°C | -1.6°C | -6.4°C | -7.8°C |
