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When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
In general the best time to visit Chengdu is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in August and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Chengdu in different months
This is the average weather in Chengdu for each month based on historic data:
March, April, May, June, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during June.
In January, February, July, August, September, October, December the weather is average. Expect around 110 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 309 mm in July.
Climate in Chengdu
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Chengdu for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +77°F | +90°F | +97°F | +100°F | +100°F | +102°F | +108°F | +95°F | +90°F | +77°F | +66°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +50°F | +54°F | +63°F | +73°F | +81°F | +84°F | +86°F | +86°F | +77°F | +70°F | +61°F | +52°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°F | +28°F | +32°F | +41°F | +50°F | +59°F | +63°F | +61°F | +55°F | +37°F | +25°F | +25°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 76 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 9 | 16 | 30 | 54 | 85 | 142 | 309 | 296 | 138 | 48 | 19 | 7 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Chengdu during the whole year:
The hottest month in Chengdu is August with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +37°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Chengdu looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Chengdu is October with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Chengdu during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 6 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 7 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 23 rainy days and 309 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chengdu:
What is the hottest month in Chengdu?
The hottest month in Chengdu is August with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Chengdu?
The coldest month in Chengdu is January with minimum temperatures of +37°F.
Is Chengdu worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Chengdu could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Chengdu?
if you're looking to visit Chengdu when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 7 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
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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.