What’s the climate like in Chengdu?
The current climate of Chengdu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chengdu in recent years was 41°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in January 2016.
On average, Chengdu receives 1214 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Chengdu?
The best time to visit Chengdu for sunny weather is March, April, June and October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chengdu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chengdu
The climate table of Chengdu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 12 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 18 | 36 | 66 | 154 | 104 | 287 | 312 | 134 | 60 | 20 | 11 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1214 mm per year, averaging 101 mm per month
- Driest months: 11 mm in December, 12 mm in January and 18 mm in February
- Wettest months: 312 mm in August, 287 mm in July and 154 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Chengdu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chengdu, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chengdu
This graph shows how much precipitation Chengdu, China, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chengdu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chengdu, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chengdu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chengdu, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chengdu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chengdu, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chengdu by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chengdu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
