When is the best time to go to Chengdu
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chengdu, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Chengdu
Chengdu weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chengdu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 8mm | 2.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
Cool and very dry weather often prevails in Chengdu during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chengdu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Chengdu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Chengdu with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 12mm | 2.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Chengdu is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chengdu.
February is in the winter in Chengdu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chengdu with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 23mm | 3.7hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Chengdu is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chengdu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Chengdu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chengdu with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 51mm | 4.8hrs | 13.7hrs |
Chengdu's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chengdu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Chengdu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chengdu with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 89mm | 5hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Chengdu and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chengdu, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Chengdu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chengdu with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 107mm | 4.9hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Chengdu during June can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chengdu.
June is in the summer in Chengdu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chengdu with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 232mm | 5.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Chengdu is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chengdu for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Chengdu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 223mm | 6.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Chengdu is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chengdu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Chengdu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 137mm | 3.4hrs | 13.7hrs |
Chengdu's weather in September is typically warm, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chengdu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Chengdu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Chengdu weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 46mm | 2.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Chengdu and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chengdu, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Chengdu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 20mm | 2.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
Mild and dry weather often prevails in Chengdu during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chengdu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Chengdu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 6mm | 2.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Chengdu is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Chengdu.
December is in the winter in Chengdu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chengdu with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Chengdu weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 6mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.2°C 48.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 232mm 9.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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