Chengdu Weather in January 2026: what to expect (4.2/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Chengdu sees 11.0°C during the day with 1.2h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (17.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Chengdu.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

4 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

2°

Daylight

10.2h of daylight

Air quality

poor

AQI 95

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Chengdu is May (7.7/10), 3.5 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province in China: 21 million inhabitants in the urban area (one of the most dynamic Chinese megacities), nicknamed "the city of hibiscus", cultural/gastronomic capital of south-western China.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · China

🗣️LanguageMandarin

💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 11°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 66%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Chengdu ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Temperate climate with a 7.7 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

30.57°N · 104.07°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Chengdu?

May is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 3.9h of sunshine and 41.0% rainy days. The months of May & April offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Chengdu get in May?

Chengdu averages 3.9 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Chengdu?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Chengdu in May?

In May, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.

Is Chengdu good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Chengdu scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Chengdu?

January is the most difficult month to visit Chengdu, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Chengdu in January?

The average UV index reaches 4 in January in Chengdu (moderate), with about 10.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.