Chengdu · WinterMonth summary
Chengdu weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 52°F
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chengdu in January?
⚠️ 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: January is an average time for Chengdu. May (7.6/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Chengdu in January 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 January
In January, Chengdu sees 11°F during the day with 5.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 January, Chengdu averages 52°F, 17% rainy days and 5.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chengdu in January
Is January a good time to visit Chengdu?
January is not recommended for Chengdu (score 5.2/10). With 17% rainy days and 5.4h of sunshine, consider May (7.6/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Chengdu in January?
It's cool with 52°F daytime and 39°F at night. 5.4h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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