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Chengdu weather in January (Sichuan, China)

How's the weather trend in Chengdu as January approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Chengdu typically brings low temperatures and low rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 11°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Chengdu in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chengdu climate page with graphs.

 

Chengdu, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
SunshineSunshine 55 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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