ClimateAverages

Chengdu Climate

Sichuan, China · population 7,415,590 · 41 weather stations within 200 km · records 1901 to 2025

Right now
37°C
Thundery outbreaks in nearby · feels like 39°C
Humidity
37%
Wind
8 kph SSE
UV
0.3
Rain
0%
Updated Jul 9, 07:45 PMWeather data by WeatherAPI.com
Average annual daytime high
20.5°C
Warmest month · July
29.7°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
2.9°C
Typical overnight low

Chengdu has an average annual daytime high of 20.5°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is July, when highs typically reach 29.7°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 2.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January9.5°C2.9°CColdest
February11.8°C4.8°C
March17.3°C9.0°C
April22.5°C13.2°C
May25.9°C17.2°C
June27.9°C19.7°C
July29.7°C21.7°CWarmest
August29.6°C21.4°C
September25.0°C18.3°C
October20.2°C14.1°C
November15.6°C9.4°C
December10.9°C4.8°C

Temperature range across the year

1°9°16°24°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2024
+2.1°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1904
-1.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Chengdu getting hotter?

Since 1900, Chengdu's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C.

15.8°16.6°17.3°18.1°18.9°1951–1980 baseline19251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
March to November

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Chengdu?

Chengdu's average annual daytime high is 20.5°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is July, with highs averaging 29.7°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 2.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Chengdu?

July is the warmest month in Chengdu, with typical daytime highs of 29.7°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Chengdu?

2024 is the hottest year on record for Chengdu, running +2.1°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Chengdu getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Chengdu has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Chengdu?

March to November typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.