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Zhangjiajie Weather in December

When December comes, Zhangjiajie weather gets colder and colder and steps into winter, which is the coldest period in a year. Sometimes cloud and mist will wreath the mountains, making them hazy and mysterious. When it snows, Zhangjiajie turns into a white fairyland, pure, charming and attracting.

December is the off season of Zhangjiajie. The ticket prices of scenic spots and hotel prices enjoy discounts from around 20% to 50% off, which save travel budget. The number of tourists is apparently less than it is in the peak seasons, so one can enjoy oneself in no hurry.

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Averages for Zhangjiajie Weather in December

Temperature: 7°C / 45°F

High Temperature: 12°C / 54°F

Low Temperature: 4°C / 39°F

Humidity: 73%

Rainfall: 28 mm

Sunrise: 07:14 ~ 07:32

Sunset: 17:40 ~ 17:51

Air Quality in December
Average AQI:73

What to Wear in Zhangjiajie in December

In December of Zhangjiajie, the clothes for travel should be light but warm. Thermal underwear, sweater, downcoat, climbing trousers, snow boots, hat, scarf and gloves are essential outfits.

You should pay close attention to slippery road. Roads often freeze in winter, especially in mountain areas after snow. You’d better wear antiskid shoes and never wear leather shoes as they are not warm nor skidproof.

Things to Do in Zhangjiajie in December

Enjoy the sight of snow-covered landscape in winter of Zhangjiajie is unmissable. Zhangjiajie in winter looks like an ancient China wash painting. The mountains covered by snow look like a silvery dragon and the plants which still keep green are also covered by snow, forming a magnificent picture. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain and Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve are all good choices to watching the snowscape.

Tianmen Mountain

Tianzi Mountain

Snow Scenery in Tianzi Mountain

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Top 9 Things to Do in Zhangjiajie

Other Tips

Please be careful of the insulation of cameras. In outdoors of winter, the cold climate in Zhangjiajie of December will lead to the discharge of electricity of cameras and the cameras will not work. You’d better put the camera into your pocket after using it. Preparing more batteries is also necessary.

What is the temperature in Zhangjiajie in December?

High/Low Temperatures of Zhangjiajie in December

Temperatures Graph of Zhangjiajie in December

Air Quality of Zhangjiajie in December

Historical Zhangjiajie Weather in December

Dec	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Dec	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	13.8°C / 56.8°F	6.3°C / 43.3°F	07:14 / 17:40	63
2	13.7°C / 56.7°F	6.1°C / 43°F	07:15 / 17:40	61
3	13.5°C / 56.3°F	5.9°C / 42.6°F	07:16 / 17:40	69
4	13.4°C / 56.1°F	5.8°C /42.4°F	07:17 / 17:40	56
5	13.3°C / 55.9°F	5.6°C / 42.1°F	07:18 / 17:40	49
6	13.2°C / 55.8°F	5.5°C / 41.9°F	07:18 / 17:40	50
7	13.1°C / 55.6°F	5.3°C / 41.5°F	07:19 / 17:40	58
8	13°C / 55.4°F	5.2°C / 41.4°F	07:20 / 17:40	37
9	12.9°C / 55.2°F	5°C / 41°F	07:20 / 17:41	50
10	12.8°C / 55°F	4.9°C / 40.8°F	07:21 / 17:41	44
11	12.7°C / 54.9°F	4.8°C / 40.6°F	07:22 / 17:41	39
12	12.6°C / 54.7°F	4.7°C / 40.5°F	07:23 / 17:41	37
13	12.6°C / 54.7°F	4.6°C / 40.3°F	07:23 / 17:42	66
14	12.5°C / 54.5°F	4.5°C / 40.1°F	07:24 / 17:42	84
15	12.4°C / 54.3°F	4.4°C / 39.9°F	07:25 / 17:42	94
16	12.3°C / 54.1°F	4.3°C / 39.7°F	07:25 / 17:43	57
17	12.2°C / 54°F	4.2°C / 39.6°F	07:26 / 17:43	40
18	12.1°C / 53.8°F	4.1°C / 39.4°F	07:26 / 17:43	41
19	12°C / 53.6°F	4°C / 39.2°F	07:27 / 17:44	37
20	11.9°C / 53.4°F	3.9°C / 39°F	07:27 / 17:44	41
21	11.8°C / 53.2°F	3.9°C / 39°F	07:28 / 17:45	36
22	11.7°C / 53.1°F	3.8°C / 38.8°F	07:28 / 17:45	39
23	11.5°C / 52.7°F	3.7°C / 38.7°F	07:29 / 17:46	46
24	11.4°C / 52.5°F	3.6°C / 38.5°F	07:29 / 17:46	43
25	11.3°C / 52.3°F	3.6°C / 38.5°F	07:30 / 17:47	35
26	11.1°C / 52°F	3.5°C / 38.3°F	07:30 / 17:47	36
27	11°C / 51.8°F	3.4°C / 38.1°F	07:31 / 17:48	41
28	10.8°C / 51.4°F	3.4°C / 38.1°F	07:31 / 17:49	58
29	10.6°C / 51.1°F	3.3°C / 37.9°F	07:31 / 17:49	71
30	10.5°C / 50.9°F	3.2°C / 37.8°F	07:32 / 17:50	47
31	10.3°C / 50.5°F	3.2°C / 37.8°F	07:32 / 17:51	44

- Last updated on Sep. 04, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Zhangjiajie Weather in December

Asked by Linda from INDONESIA | Sep. 02, 2023 01:49

Traveling zhangjiajie in december 23

Do the cable car and bailong elevator work on 24th december 2023? Does it save travel to zhangjiajie national forest at the end of december? Thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Emily | Sep. 04, 2023 01:34

Yes, they do operate in December.

It costs much less traveling in December: the entry ticket is around 50% discount off; the accmmodation drops to a low price; the flight ticket is lower...
Just prepare enough warm clothes.

Asked by Justin from CHINA | Dec. 20, 2020 05:39

Does the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park have snow this time?

Answers (1)

Answered by Sophia | Dec. 20, 2020 18:03

Based on the previous weather statistics, you would have a large chance to see snow during this period of time. :)

Asked by Javad from INDIA | Dec. 19, 2019 06:32

Can I visit Zhangjiajie when it's rainy?

Answers (1)

Answered by Carol from NEW ZEALAND | Dec. 23, 2019 00:43

Yes, sure.

Asked by Chiyong Wong from SINGAPORE | Oct. 14, 2019 19:23

Is sport shoes OK when tour around Zhangjiajie National Park? Will it rain?

Answers (1)

Answered by Theo from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 16, 2019 18:53

Yes, sneakers will be fine.

Asked by Chiyong Wong from SINGAPORE | Oct. 12, 2019 02:07

Shoes and clothes to wear during early December to zhangjiajie

Answers (1)

Answered by Bin from USA | Oct. 14, 2019 02:15

The temperature could be around 5-10C. So you need to bring padded coat, down jacket and warm boots.