December · China
Best time to visit Zhangjiajie in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zhangjiajie in December
Average temperature 5°C, 19 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Zhangjiajie scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zhangjiajie's sandstone pillars rise like a forest from the mist, inspiration for Avatar's floating peaks.
December in Zhangjiajie — workable with trade-offs
December averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 daylight hours.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zhangjiajie in December?
- In December, Zhangjiajie averages 5°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Zhangjiajie?
- December earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zhangjiajie in December?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Zhangjiajie
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.