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Chengdu in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Chengdu in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Chengdu in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Chengdu in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 7 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chengdu has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Chengdu in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chengdu for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +54°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +30°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +52°F.

Is Chengdu warm or cold in December?

Chengdu is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +50°F to +41°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Chengdu, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Chengdu in December

Chengdu weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+61°F+52°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+25°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+66°F+64°F
Rainfall
19 mm7 mm9 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%78%78%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1024 HPa1023 HPa
Sunny days
566
Cloudy days
151917
Rainy days
1068
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 19 mm to 7 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 5 to 6.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Chengdu in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Chengdu is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last December in Chengdu?

This is the weather in Chengdu in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+55°F
2 December
☁️
+54°F
3 December
🌫️
+57°F
4 December
🌫️
+61°F
5 December
🌫️
+56°F
6 December
☀️
+64°F
7 December
🌫️
+58°F
8 December
🌫️
+61°F
9 December
🌫️
+61°F
10 December
🌫️
+61°F
11 December
☁️
+65°F
12 December
☀️
+60°F
13 December
☁️
+58°F
14 December
☀️
+62°F
15 December
☀️
+48°F
16 December
☀️
+40°F
17 December
☁️
+40°F
18 December
☁️
+47°F
19 December
☁️
+50°F
20 December
☁️
+48°F
21 December
☁️
+48°F
22 December
🌫️
+46°F
23 December
🌫️
+47°F
24 December
☀️
+54°F
25 December
🌫️
+49°F
26 December
☀️
+57°F
27 December
🌫️
+55°F
28 December
🌫️
+52°F
29 December
🌫️
+60°F
30 December
🌫️
+56°F
31 December
🌫️
+51°F
In December 2023 Chengdu had 7 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Chengdu climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Chengdu in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+67°F) and the highest in 2020 (+73°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 1678 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chengdu in December:

Is December a good time to visit Chengdu?

It’s always a good time to visit Chengdu, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Chengdu in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Chengdu rainy in December?

Chengdu is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Chengdu in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chengdu in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Chengdu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chengdu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.