Chengdu weather in January (Sichuan, China)

How is the weather in Chengdu in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Chengdu generally has low temperatures and low rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Chengdu in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny 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 Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 85%  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 17%  

Where to go in China in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Chengdu in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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