Chengdu, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Chengdu?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–81°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 39°F | 52°F | 17% | 0.0in | 5.4h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 41°F | 54°F | 26% | 0.0in | 5.7h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 50°F | 64°F | 36% | 0.1in | 5.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 57°F | 75°F | 43% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 81°F | 41% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 70°F | 86°F | 44% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 73°F | 88°F | 66% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 73°F | 88°F | 63% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 52% | 0.2in | 6.8h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 59°F | 70°F | 44% | 0.1in | 4.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 50°F | 61°F | 17% | 0.0in | 5.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 41°F | 54°F | 16% | 0.0in | 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°F, 40% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°F, 58% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°F, 38% rainy days, 5.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°F, 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°F.
February is the wettest month with 26% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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