Chengdu Weather

Chengdu Climate Information

The weather in the mountainous region can be icy cold, but clear, like Tibet, which contrasts almost diametrically with the neighboring mild, humid – and often overcast or outright foggy – weather of the Chengdu Plain to the east that characterizes the city of Chengdu, sometimes likened to the city of London as regards the fog and the drizzly weather. Chengdu gets about 250–300 foggy, cloudy or rainy days each year.

A summary of the weather of Chengdu might read "an early spring, a hot summer, a cool autumn and a warm (relative to surrounding areas) winter". The average mid-winter temperature (January is the coldest month) lies between 3–8 degrees Celsius, while the average summer temperature (July being the hottest month) lies between 22–29 degrees Celsius. Average precipitation (strictly rainfall) for the Chengdu Plain is 1000 mm (about 40 in), which is almost double the amount of precipitation in the Hengduan Mountains to the west.

The best periods to visit Chengdu are from March to June, and September to November. There is substantial rainfall during the rainy season (July and August). Our Chengdu Tours will help you to see the best of Chengdu whatever the weather.

Spring

Spring is from March to May. The weather warms up from winter, but with frequent alternative temperature changes. Prepare shirts, thin sweaters and coat for the weather.

Summer

Summer is from June to September. The weather is sultry with lower temperatures in early morning and evening, but hot during the day. July and August are the hottest months in Chengdu, with average lows and highs of 22 °C (70 °F) and 30 °C (85 °F). Half of the annual rainfall is concentrated in July and August (and 75% between June and September). Mt. Qingcheng and Mt. Emei are ideal places to escape the summer heat. Prepare summer clothes and umbrella. Summer is also the season when giant pandas are most active.

Autumn

Autumn is from October to November. This is one of the best times of the year to visit Chengdu. The autumn scenes at Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong are among the most beautiful in China. See best places to see fall foilage near Chengdu. This is a season with sharp and frequent temperature changes. A few chilly days could be followed by relatively hot weather. The average low and high temperatures are respectively 15 °C (59 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) in October, and 9 °C (50 °F) and 16 °C (61 °F) in November. Prepare shirt, sweater and jacket to cope with the weather.

Winter

Winter is from December to February. Chengdu has the least days of sunshine in China, and most time of the year is cloudy and overcast. Winter is usually cold, damp and grey, with little rainfall. The average low and high temperatures are respectively 4 °C (39 °F) and 11 °C (51 °F) in December, 2 °C (36 °F) and 10 °C (49 °F) in January, and 4 °C (39 °F) and 11 °C (52 °F) in February. Prepare sweater and down jacket for winter.

Popular Chengdu Tours

• Giant Panda Base and Chengdu Highlights Tour: 4-day tour combining visits to the Panda Breeding Research Centre to see the adorable giant pandas with classic attractions of Chengdu.
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Chengdu Climate Information by Month

• Chengdu Weather in January
• Chengdu Weather in February
• Chengdu Weather in March
• Chengdu Weather in April
• Chengdu Weather in May
• Chengdu Weather in June
• Chengdu Weather in July
• Chengdu Weather in August
• Chengdu Weather in September
• Chengdu Weather in October
• Chengdu Weather in November
• Chengdu Weather in December

Chengdu Average Climate by Month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High (ºC)	9.44	11.11	16.11	21.11	25.56	27.78	29.44	29.44	25	20.56	15.56	10.56
Low (ºC)	2.22	3.89	7.78	12.22	17.22	20	21.67	21.11	18.33	14.44	8.89	3.89
Precip (in)	.3	.4	.8	1.8	3.4	4.1	9.1	8.8	5.2	1.6	.7	.2
High (ºF)	49	52	61	70	78	82	85	85	77	69	60	51
Low (ºF)	36	39	46	54	63	68	71	70	65	58	48	39

Chengdu Average Monthly Temperatures

Chengdu Average Monthly Precipitation (inches)