When to go · Zhangye

Zhangye in November

Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Low; China overall
Prices: Low; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodChina month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ZhangyeHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 3 days
Northwest and Silk Road, China · Xinjiang, Gansu (Dunhuang, Zhangye), Inner Mongoliacool
Desert and steppe: very hot summer days in Turpan, bitter winters; May–June and September–October work best.

China overall: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Zhangye, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Cool and clear in the north, mild in the south; quiet sights.

April: Inside Zhangye's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Zhangye: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.