Zhangjiajie experiences a humid subtropical climate with distinct seasonal variations. Winters are cool and short, with temperatures ranging from -4°C to 20°C in January and February, averaging around 6-11°C. As spring approaches, temperatures rise gradually, fluctuating between 10-34°C in April and 15-36°C in May and June. Summer is hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching above 30°C, especially in July and August. Autumn brings a welcome reprieve from the summer heat, with temperatures dropping to around 8-18°C by October, before cooling further into winter.