Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Chengdu, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
10°
3°
Great
Feb
13°
5°
Great
Mar
17°
9°
Great
Apr
23°
14°
Great
May
27°
18°
Great
Jun
29°
21°
Good
Jul
30°
23°
Good
Aug
30°
23°
Good
Sep
26°
19°
Good
Oct
21°
15°
Good
Nov
16°
10°
Great
Dec
11°
4°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 10°C | 3°C | 4 | 6h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | 6h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 17°C | 9°C | 9 | 6h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 11 | 8h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 27°C | 18°C | 12 | 8h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| June | 29°C | 21°C | 15 | 8h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 23 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 22 | 8h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 16 | 6h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 21°C | 15°C | 12 | 5h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 16°C | 10°C | 6 | 5h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 11°C | 4°C | 3 | 6h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 22°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 22°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 15°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 11°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
The least favorable time to visit Chengdu is June and July. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
August
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Chengdu during the best travel months (January, April, May), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
Chengdu has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwa). The warmest month is August with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is January at just 10°C. Annual rainfall averages 1250mm across approximately 139 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 10 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Low °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 4 |
| Rain Days | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 13 | 18 | 32 | 59 | 83 | 161 | 333 | 326 | 143 | 51 | 22 | 9 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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