Chengdu weather is mild and humid all year round, featuring four clear-cut seasons – short and warm spring, long and sultry summer, cool and rainy autumn, and cold and foggy winter. Chengdu enjoys a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by an early spring, hot summer, cool autumn and warm winter. The average annual temperature for the year is 16 degree Celsius.The distinctive characteristics of Chengdu climate is fog and humidity. There are fewer hours of sunlight per day, and the summer is hotter and the winter is colder than the temperature shows.
Best Time to visit Chengdu
The best time to visit is between March and June or between September and November. The hottest season here is during July and August when temperatures can be almost unbearable although Chengdu does have a few nice spots (such as Qingcheng Mountain) outside the city center where it is possible to get some shade and respite from the heat.
Chengdu Weather & Climate by season
This is also the rainy season, however, it is awkwardly juggling the two types of weather at once! In summer the heat is wet with a high temperature of 35 degree Celsius and in winter, the average temperature is approximately 5 degree Celsius.
In Spring (Mar-May)
Spring temperature rise early which is good for growth of trees and crop. But the rise and fall is not stable, and it is easily occurring continuous low temperature that will influence planting crops in the spring.
Travel Tips: temperature is moderate, but it is a little cool with rains. A thin coat is enough.
In Summer (Jun- Aug)
Early summer temperature is moderate, daily temperature difference is bigger. In midsummer there are rainy and strong light.
Travel Tips: Chengdu summer temperature is higher, hotter, short sleeves and short pants is suitable; People can put on trousers if you feel discomfort with mosquito, or carry a small bottle of floral water spray. About summer ultraviolet ray, do not have to worry too much, basic sunscreen protection is enough.
In Autumn (Sep-Oct)
There are short autumn with shady and cool of continuous rainy weather and long autumn with clear and refreshing weather. The most hottest months appear in July and August, monthly average temperature of 25.0 and 25.4 ℃; Annual total rainfall of 918.2 millimeters, rainfall mainly concentrated in the July and August, monthly rainfall of 225 and 229 mm respectively, rainstorm period generally appear in May to September, perennial rainstorm always appear respectively in late July and August, and at the end of June.
Travel Tips: Autumn is quite cool. Temperature difference is a little large. So a thick coat is necessary.
In Winter (Nov- Feb)
There is no severe cold in winter, which is good for crops and livestock growth. The continuous foggy weather has influence on shipping and traffic. And winter is very dry and has less sunshine. Winter temperatures average above 5
℃, but it's cloudy, damp, so it is quite cold.Travel Tips: The winter temperature is moderate, but relatively cold, people need to wear thick cotton-padded clothes and thick pants, wear a scarf, hat and gloves. If meet the rainy day, Chengdu will be colder, need to wear thick clothes. Wearing cotton-padded jacket is more than wearing down jacket, outdoor temperature won't be below zero, but the interior is very cold, so still need to prepare a cotton-padded jacket and long johns!
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