Chengdu · WinterMonth summary
Chengdu weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chengdu in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Chengdu in December is possible but May offers a score of 7.6/10 vs 5.5.
By trip type
Chengdu in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In December, Chengdu sees 12°C during the day with 5.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Chengdu averages 12°C, 16% rainy days and 5.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +25%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chengdu in December
Is December a good time to visit Chengdu?
December is an acceptable time for Chengdu (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.6/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Chengdu in December?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 5°C at night. 5.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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