Weather radar Chengdu
Real-time precipitation radar · Sichuan · China
Chengdu climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Chengdu shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 10.1° | 12.8° | 18.3° | 23.5° | 27.4° | 29.4° | 30.5° | 29.9° | 25.8° | 21.1° | 16.4° | 11.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 3.3° | 5.4° | 9.6° | 13.9° | 18.1° | 21.1° | 23° | 22.7° | 19.5° | 15.3° | 10.1° | 4.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 16 | 32 | 62 | 88 | 144 | 326 | 290 | 134 | 54 | 21 | 10 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Sunshine hours | 169 | 156 | 200 | 224 | 242 | 230 | 266 | 261 | 180 | 149 | 150 | 162 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Chengdu
The best time to visit Chengdu is typically December. In this month the average high is 11.2°C, precipitation is 10 mm and sunshine duration is 162 hours. The annual average high is 21.4°C, total annual precipitation is 1190 mm (136 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2389 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chengdu
How up to date is the weather radar for Chengdu?
The weather radar for Chengdu is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Chengdu?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Chengdu: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Chengdu?
The thunderstorm potential for Chengdu is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Chengdu.
What is the climate like in Chengdu?
Chengdu has an annual average high of 21.4°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 30.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 3.3°C). The wettest month is July with 326 mm, the driest December with 10 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1190 mm (136 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2389 hours.
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