Sichuan weather in September
Thinking about venturing to Sichuan this September 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 September?
Sichuan is a region in China. The weather in Sichuan in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Daocheng at 14°C to warm in Luzhou at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Luzhou and 5°C in Daocheng.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Jianyang with an average of 122 mm to heavy rainfall in Dujiangyan with 247 mm. The city Chengdu usually sees around 79 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sichuan in September, 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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Chengdu
In September Chengdu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Emeishan
In September Emeishan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Jiuzhaigou
In September Jiuzhaigou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mianyang
In September Mianyang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ya'an
In September Ya'an generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Sichuan?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Chengdu, September might be a good time to visit Sichuan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Chengdu. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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