The best time to visit Chengdu is from March to June and from September to November.

July and August are the hottest months in Chengdu. Mt. Qingcheng, Xiling Snow Mountain, Mt. Tiantai and Longchi Forest Park are ideal places close to Chengdu for escaping the summer heat.

The subtropical monsoon climate influenced by Sichuan Basin brings the annual average temperature in Chengdu to about 16 C (61 F). Another distinctive feature is humidity with clouds and mist and little sunlight.

Chengdu's summer is sultry with low temperature morning and evening, but high after noon. To avoid strong ultraviolet radiation and to stay dry, take a raincoat.

The average temperature in winter is about 5 degrees Centigrade. However, due to the clouds and moist weather, it feels very cold.

Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Chengdu.

Average Data Jan Feb Mar Apr May June

Average High (F) 48/51 51/55 60/64 70/74 78/81 81/85

Average High (C) 9/11 11/13 16/18 21/23 25/27 27/29

Average Low (F) 35/39 39/42 46/49 54/57 62/65 67/71

Average Low (C) 2/4 4/6 7/9 12/14 16/18 19/21

Rain (in) 0.2/0.3 0.4/0.5 0.8/0.9 1.8/1.9 3.3/3.4 4.3/4.4

Rain (mm) 5/10 10/15 20/25 45/50 80/85 110/115

Average Data July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average High (F) 84/88 84/88 76/80 68/71 59/62 50/54

Average High (C) 29/31 29/31 25/27 20/22 15/17 10/12

Average Low (F) 70/74 70/73 64/68 56/60 47/51 38/42

Average Low (C) 21/23 21/23 18/20 14/16 8/10 4/6

Rain (in) 9.3/9.4 9.7/9.8 4.6/4.7 1.7/1.8 0.6/0.7 0.2/0.3

Rain (mm) 235/240 245/250 120/125 40/45 15/20 5/10