May · China
Best time to visit Zhangjiajie in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zhangjiajie in May
Average temperature 20°C, 160 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 160 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Zhangjiajie scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 20°C, 160 mm of rain, and roughly 13 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.
May in Zhangjiajie: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 20°C (68°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
At 160 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zhangjiajie in May?
- In May, Zhangjiajie averages 20°C, 160 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Zhangjiajie?
- May earns a 6.7/10 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 May?
- Expect about 160 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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