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Sichuan Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Sichuan is a region in China. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Sichuan over the year. What is the best time to visit Sichuan?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Sichuan over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Sichuan in January
In January the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Emeishan to good in Chengdu. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aba with -6°C (21°F) to moderate in Xichang with 12°C (54°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Sichuan.
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in February
In February the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to very good in Chengdu. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aba with -3°C (27°F) to moderate in Xichang with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in March
In March the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from very low in Aba with 1°C (34°F) to pleasant in Luzhou with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in April
In April the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from low in Aba with 7°C (45°F) to high in Zigong with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in May
In May the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from moderate in Daocheng with 13°C (55°F) to high in Xindu with 29°C (84°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in June
In June the weather in Sichuan ranges from mixed in Jiuzhaigou to good in Chengdu. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Aba with 15°C (59°F) to very high in Mianyang with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in July
In July the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Chengdu to good in Jiuzhaigou. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Daocheng with 16°C (61°F) to very high in Luzhou with 34°C (93°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Sichuan. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in August
In August the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Chengdu to good in Jiuzhaigou. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Daocheng with 15°C (59°F) to very high in Suining with 34°C (93°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in September
In September the weather in Sichuan ranges from mixed in Jiuzhaigou to very good in Chengdu. The temperatures range from moderate in Daocheng with 14°C (57°F) to high in Luzhou with 29°C (84°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in October
In October the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from low in Aba with 8°C (46°F) to high in Suining with 23°C (73°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in November
In November the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to excellent in Chengdu. The temperatures range from very low in Aba with 1°C (34°F) to pleasant in Luzhou with 19°C (66°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Sichuan in December
In December the weather in Sichuan ranges from less favorable in Jiuzhaigou to good in Chengdu. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aba with -6°C (21°F) to moderate in Suining with 13°C (55°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Sichuan in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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