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Chengdu in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Chengdu in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Chengdu in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +70°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 48 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Chengdu;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chengdu has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Chengdu in October

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

The temperature in October is +72°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +57°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +72°F.

Is Chengdu warm or cold in October?

Chengdu is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +59°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Chengdu:

Climate in Chengdu in October

Chengdu weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+70°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+37°F+25°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+90°F+77°F
Rainfall
138 mm48 mm19 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%81%79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1018 HPa1021 HPa
Sunny days
325
Cloudy days
61115
Rainy days
211710
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 138 mm to 48 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in September to 2 in October.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Chengdu in October 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 decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Chengdu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 63 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chengdu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 309 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Chengdu?

This is the weather in Chengdu in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+73°F
2 October
☁️
+75°F
3 October
☀️
+79°F
4 October
☀️
+73°F
5 October
☁️
+70°F
6 October
☁️
+69°F
7 October
🌧️
+76°F
8 October
🌧️
+67°F
9 October
🌧️
+70°F
10 October
🌫️
+69°F
11 October
🌫️
+65°F
12 October
☁️
+67°F
13 October
☀️
+71°F
14 October
🌧️
+77°F
15 October
☁️
+75°F
16 October
☁️
+71°F
17 October
🌫️
+73°F
18 October
☁️
+64°F
19 October
🌧️
+67°F
20 October
☀️
+70°F
21 October
☁️
+70°F
22 October
☀️
+73°F
23 October
☁️
+71°F
24 October
🌫️
+72°F
25 October
🌫️
+73°F
26 October
☁️
+70°F
27 October
☀️
+70°F
28 October
☁️
+71°F
29 October
☁️
+72°F
30 October
🌫️
+72°F
31 October
🌫️
+71°F
In October 2023 Chengdu had 6 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Chengdu?

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

Can you sunbathe in Chengdu in October?

October has mild temperatures in Chengdu. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Chengdu rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Chengdu in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chengdu in October, 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.