Weather in October in Sichuan
Thinking about venturing to Sichuan this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sichuan in October?
Sichuan is a region in China. The weather in Sichuan in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Jiuzhaigou at 10°C to warm in Suining at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Suining and -0°C in Jiuzhaigou.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Xipu with an average of 51 mm to heavy rainfall in Dujiangyan with 173 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 61 hours of sunlight in Chengdu. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sichuan in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sichuan climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Chengdu
In October Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Emeishan
In October Emeishan generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Jiuzhaigou
In October Jiuzhaigou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mianyang
In October Mianyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ya'an
In October Ya'an generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Sichuan?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Sichuan with overall perfect weather in Chengdu. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Chengdu. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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