Chengdu, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Chengdu?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–27°C in May
🌧 Least rain
41% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
February (26%)
📅 Best score
7.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Giant Panda BaseYear-round — baby pandas, early morning visit to see them active.
Sichuan cuisineYear-round — hotpot, mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, Sichuan pepper.
TeahousesYear-round — People's Park, tea culture, mahjong games.
Leshan Giant BuddhaMar–May or Sep–Nov — 71 m statue 2h away, UNESCO.
Monthly climate data
Chengdu weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 4°C | 11°C | 17% | 0.5 | 5.4h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 12°C | 26% | 0.8 | 5.7h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 18°C | 36% | 1.3 | 5.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 14°C | 24°C | 43% | 2.8 | 7.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 27°C | 41% | 3.1 | 8.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 21°C | 30°C | 44% | 3.9 | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 23°C | 31°C | 66% | 9.6 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 31°C | 63% | 8.7 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 52% | 3.9 | 6.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 44% | 1.8 | 4.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 10°C | 16°C | 17% | 0.6 | 5.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 12°C | 16% | 0.5 | 5.3h | 5.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 23°C, 40% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 58% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 38% rainy days, 5.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 20% rainy days, 5.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 41% rainy days and 27°C.
February is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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