AI-generatedMianyang at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,030 h
- Rain a year
- 985 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 471 m
Climate in Mianyang
Mianyang has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,030 hours of sunshine a year, Mianyang is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 4.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mianyang
The best time to visit Mianyang is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 275 mm.
Mianyang through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mianyang in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–28 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Mianyang in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Mianyang in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–27 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Mianyang in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0318:31
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 06:48–07:36 · evening 17:58–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:48 · evening 18:46–18:55
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.
October in Mianyang compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Mianyang in October?
In October, Mianyang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mianyang.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min07:03 – 18:31
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
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
Compare two months in Mianyang
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 Mianyang: score 76 against 68. In March, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. March has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h | 2.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mianyang month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January11° · 1.9 h
In January, Mianyang is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in January56February13° · 1.9 h
In February, Mianyang is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in February76March18° · 2.7 h
In March, Mianyang is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in March74April24° · 3.7 h
In April, Mianyang is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in April63May28° · 3.8 h
In May, Mianyang is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in May46June30° · 3.7 h
In June, Mianyang is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. On about 17 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 Mianyang.
Mianyang in June24July32° · 4.1 h
In July, Mianyang is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 275 mm. On about 23 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 Mianyang.
Mianyang in July29August31° · 4.3 h
In August, Mianyang is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 194 mm. On about 21 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 Mianyang.
Mianyang in August59September27° · 2.2 h
In September, Mianyang is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 153 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in September68October22° · 1.7 h
In October, Mianyang is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in October73November17° · 1.8 h
In November, Mianyang is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in November50December12° · 2.0 h
In December, Mianyang is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mianyang.
Mianyang in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mianyang
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 (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. 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 98 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 | 44 | 11° | 2° | 1.9 h | 4 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 13° | 5° | 1.9 h | 4 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 18° | 8° | 2.7 h | 6 | 22 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 24° | 13° | 3.7 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 63 | 28° | 17° | 3.8 h | 10 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 30° | 20° | 3.7 h | 11 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 24 | 32° | 22° | 4.1 h | 19 | 275 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 31° | 22° | 4.3 h | 17 | 194 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 27° | 19° | 2.2 h | 14 | 153 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 22° | 14° | 1.7 h | 10 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 17° | 9° | 1.8 h | 5 | 21 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 12° | 4° | 2.0 h | 3 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
31.47° N, 104.68° E · 471 m · Asia/Shanghai
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mianyang
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 1.7 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Mianyang, 15 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Mianyang: 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, Mianyang has about 10 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mianyang
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · 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 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mianyang
How breezy and how cloudy Mianyang 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 Mianyang typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Mianyang: mostly cloudy, with about 1.7 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mianyang
How often the day gets hot in Mianyang (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, Mianyang has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Planning a trip to Mianyang
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Mianyang 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.
Mianyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 27).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 27
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,270 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.
Good to know: China
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan (CNY)
- Language
- Chinese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, I · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +86
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mianyang vs Chengdu
In October Mianyang has the better holiday weather (score 68 vs 61). During the day Chengdu is 1 °C cooler than Mianyang.
| in October | Mianyang | Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 68 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 13 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Mianyang ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Mianyang
When is the best time to visit Mianyang?
The best time to visit Mianyang is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mianyang?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Mianyang?
Rain is frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 275 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mianyang get?
Mianyang gets around 1,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 4.3 hours a day; in October there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Mianyang in?
Mianyang is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mianyang?
A nonstop flight from London to Mianyang takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mianyang?
Mianyang has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 60, summer holidays 27, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 47.