Chengdu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate is mild and moist in Chengdu and the city is protected from the cold northern wind because of the Qinling Mountains. Summers are warm and humid, although it is not as hot as other parts of China. The rain falls throughout the year with a peak in July and August. During winter months you will hardly see any sunshine.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Chengdu, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 11°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Chengdu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1175 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Chengdu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 305 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Chengdu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Chengdu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 86%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Chengdu in China
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 305 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 155 hours of sunshine.
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