Travel Planning
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Best Time to Visit Chengdu

Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Chengdu, China.

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Best Months to Visit

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 May 22.3°C 60mm 99
#2 September 22.7°C 95mm 99
#3 April 18.5°C 45mm 93
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 70 Feb 75 Mar 83 Apr 93 May 99 Jun 90 Jul 68 Aug 58 Sep 99 Oct 92 Nov 82 Dec 72
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
18.1°C · 41mm/mo

Spring is mild and relatively dry.

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Summer
26.0°C · 167mm/mo

Summer is warm and very wet.

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Autumn
18.0°C · 48mm/mo

Autumn is mild and relatively dry.

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Winter
8.1°C · 9mm/mo

Winter is cool and relatively dry.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Chengdu?
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By comfort score, May is the best month to visit Chengdu (score: 99). Expect average temperatures of 22.3°C and 60mm of precipitation.

02 When does it rain most in Chengdu?
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August sees the heaviest rainfall in Chengdu (211mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.

03 What is Chengdu like in summer?
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Summer in Chengdu averages 26.0°C with 167mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.

04 What is Chengdu like in winter?
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Winter averages 8.1°C with 9mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.

05 What should I pack for Chengdu?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Chengdu?
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Peak season falls in May, September, April. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in October, June, March.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01