Monthly climate guide
Chengdu weather in January
With highs near 12°C (53°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F), January feels cool in Chengdu. Rainfall averages about 13 mm (very dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- In Chengdu, January is mid-winter.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 11°C.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 85% less rain than Chengdu's average.
- Chengdu is usually about 9°C warmer than Tianshui, 460 km away, in January.
January is typically Chengdu's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
1°C
34°F
Rainfall
13 mm
very dry
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
83%
cloud · often cloudy
Chengdu weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 1°C / 34°F | 13 mm | 73% | 83% |
| February | 15°C / 58°F | 3°C / 37°F | 13 mm | 72% | 85% |
| March | 20°C / 69°F | 8°C / 47°F | 34 mm | 67% | 85% |
| April | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 56 mm | 64% | 81% |
| May | 30°C / 85°F | 17°C / 63°F | 101 mm | 63% | 85% |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 21°C / 70°F | 145 mm | 68% | 87% |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 74°F | 237 mm | 76% | 84% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 23°C / 73°F | 184 mm | 77% | 76% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 65°F | 139 mm | 79% | 91% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 66 mm | 78% | 88% |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 22 mm | 76% | 84% |
| December | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 13 mm | 74% | 81% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
Is January a good time to visit Chengdu?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Chengdu →Other China cities in January
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Chengdu in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Chengdu?
January is cool in Chengdu, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Chengdu in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 1°C (34°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Chengdu in January?
Chengdu typically gets around 13 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Chengdu (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.