When is the best time to visit Chengdu?

April, October and September score best for comfortable weather in Chengdu, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Chengdu?

July is typically the warmest month in Chengdu, with daytime highs around 30.5°C.

January is typically the coolest month in Chengdu, with daytime highs around 9.6°C.

July sees the most rain in Chengdu, with around 18 rainy days.

December is usually the driest month in Chengdu, with around 5 rainy days.

April, October and September score best for Chengdu weather:

April23° / 14°CApril is warm and showery, good for Du Fu cottage, parks, and tea houses.
September26° / 19°CSeptember cools gradually but stays rainy, good for food streets between showers.
October21° / 15°COctober is mild and less wet, one of the better months for parks and day trips.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight
January	10°	3°	10	7	10h
February	13°	6°	15	9	11h
March	17°	9°	20	11	12h
AprilBest weather	23°	14°	50	13	13h
May	27°	18°	75	15	14h
June	29°	21°	115	15	14h
July	31°	23°	210	18	14h
August	30°	22°	195	16	13h
SeptemberBest weather	26°	19°	110	16	12h
OctoberBest weather	21°	15°	35	13	11h
November	17°	10°	15	8	10h
December	11°	5°	5	5	10h

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Chengdu in January: 9.6°C high, 3.3°C low, 10mm rain over 7 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Chengdu in February: 12.6°C high, 5.5°C low, 15mm rain over 9 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Chengdu in March: 17.3°C high, 9.2°C low, 20mm rain over 11 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Chengdu in April: 23°C high, 14°C low, 50mm rain over 13 days, 12.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Chengdu in May: 26.8°C high, 17.9°C low, 75mm rain over 15 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Chengdu in June: 28.8°C high, 21°C low, 115mm rain over 15 days, 14h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Chengdu in July: 30.5°C high, 22.8°C low, 210mm rain over 18 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Chengdu in August: 30.4°C high, 22.4°C low, 195mm rain over 16 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

Chengdu in September: 26°C high, 19.4°C low, 110mm rain over 16 days, 12.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Chengdu in October: 21.1°C high, 15.1°C low, 35mm rain over 13 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

Chengdu in November: 16.5°C high, 10°C low, 15mm rain over 8 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

Chengdu in December: 11.1°C high, 4.8°C low, 5mm rain over 5 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

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