AI-generatedChengdu at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 970 h
- Rain a year
- 1,087 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 499 m
Climate in Chengdu
Chengdu has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 970 hours of sunshine a year, Chengdu is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 4.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0518:34
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:50–07:37 · evening 18:01–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:50 · evening 18:48–18:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Chengdu in October?
In October, Chengdu is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chengdu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min07:05 – 18:34
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Chengdu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 1.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Chengdu, 14 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 21 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Chengdu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Chengdu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Chengdu has about 13 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Chengdu
How breezy and how cloudy Chengdu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Chengdu typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Chengdu: mostly overcast, with about 1.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Chengdu
How often the day gets hot in Chengdu (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Chengdu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Chengdu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 104 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 10° | 3° | 1.5 h | 9 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 13° | 5° | 1.9 h | 8 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 18° | 9° | 2.6 h | 10 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 23° | 14° | 3.5 h | 11 | 58 |
| MayMay | 64 | 27° | 18° | 3.6 h | 12 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 29° | 21° | 3.5 h | 13 | 120 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 30° | 23° | 3.9 h | 20 | 262 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 30° | 23° | 4.1 h | 19 | 211 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 26° | 20° | 2.1 h | 15 | 135 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 21° | 15° | 1.6 h | 13 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 16° | 10° | 1.8 h | 10 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 11° | 5° | 1.6 h | 8 | 28 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.67° N, 104.07° E · 499 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Chengdu
The best time to visit Chengdu is from March to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and in November. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 262 mm.
Chengdu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chengdu in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Chengdu in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 29–30 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Chengdu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–26 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Chengdu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–13 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Chengdu for you.
Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Chengdu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Chengdu: score 67 against 61. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. March has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 61 | 67better |
| Day high | 21° | 18° |
| Night low | 15° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 1.6 h | 2.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 64 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Chengdu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January10° · 2 h
In January, Chengdu is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 34 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in January43February13° · 2 h
In February, Chengdu is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in February67March18° · 3 h
In March, Chengdu is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 35 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in March67April23° · 4 h
In April, Chengdu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in April64May27° · 4 h
In May, Chengdu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in May49June29° · 4 h
In June, Chengdu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 120 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in June32July30° · 4 h
In July, Chengdu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 262 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in July35August30° · 4 h
In August, Chengdu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 211 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in August56September26° · 2 h
In September, Chengdu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 135 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in September61October21° · 2 h
In October, Chengdu is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in October59November16° · 2 h
In November, Chengdu is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Chengdu.
Chengdu in November36December11° · 2 h
In December, Chengdu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chengdu.
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Chengdu vs. Shangri-La City
In October Chengdu has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs. 34). During the day Shangri-La City is 8 °C cooler than Chengdu. Shangri-La City gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Chengdu | Shangri-La City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 61 | 34 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 15 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Chengdu ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Jinan21°89
- 3Shantou27°26°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Quanzhou27°25°88
- 6Kaifeng22°84
- 7Xiamen28°25°84
- 8Zhengzhou22°83
- 29ChengduThis page21°61
Planning a trip to Chengdu
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Chengdu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Chengdu has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 33
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,300 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Chengdu
When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
The best time to visit Chengdu is from March to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Chengdu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Chengdu?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 262 mm. The driest month is December with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chengdu get?
Chengdu gets around 970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 4.1 hours a day; in January there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Chengdu in?
Chengdu uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chengdu?
A nonstop flight from London to Chengdu takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for Chengdu?
Chengdu has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 61, Summer holidays 34, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 33.
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