With a diversity of climate types, the four seasons are distinct from each other in Chengde. It is cold in winter, dry in spring, rainy in summer and cool in autumn. The average annual temperature is about 9
C (about 48
F). Generally speaking, the best time to tour Chengde is between April and October; however, visitors can experience different outlooks in different seasons as the variety of clime.
Best times to visit the Mountain Resort
To pass the summer: June to October
To go on a spring outing: April to May
To appreciate the scenery of red autumnal leaves: late October to middle November
To enjoy a beautiful snowy scenery: late January to middle February
Detailed information about the Average, Maximun and Minimum Temperatures and the rainfall in Chengde.
| Average Data | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June |
| Average High ( | 26/29 | 33/36 | 46/50 | 63/67 | 76/80 | 82/86 |
| Average High ( | -4/-2 | 0/2 | 8/10 | 17/19 | 24/26 | 28/30 |
| Average Low ( | 4/7 | 10/13 | 23/27 | 39/42 | 51/54 | 60/63 |
| Average Low ( | -16/-14 | -12/-10 | -5/-3 | 4/6 | 10/12 | 15/17 |
| Rain (in) | <0.1 | 0.1/0.2 | 0.3/0.4 | 0.7/0.8 | 1.7/1.8 | 3.2/3.3 |
| Rain (mm) | <5 | <5 | 5/10 | 15/20 | 45/50 | 80/85 |
| Average Data | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average High ( | 84/88 | 82/85 | 74/77 | 61/65 | 43/47 | 29/33 |
| Average High ( | 29/31 | 28/30 | 23/25 | 16/18 | 6/8 | -2/0 |
| Average Low ( | 65/69 | 62/66 | 50/54 | 38/41 | 22/26 | 8/12 |
| Average Low ( | 19/21 | 17/19 | 10/12 | 3/5 | -6/-4 | -13/-11 |
| Rain (in) | 6.3/6.4 | 5.2/5.3 | 1.9/2 | 0.8/0.9 | 0.3/0.4 | 0.1/0.2 |
| Rain (mm) | 160/165 | 130/135 | 50/55 | 20/25 | 5/10 | <5 |
Travelers' Voices on Chengde Climate
1.
Sep. 27,2009 10:28 Reply
Ms.CM Yeong(Malaysia) said:
Hi, I am planning to bring my 4 and a half year-old daughter to experience snow. Will Chengde be snowing in early to mid-January? Will Harbin's weather during the same period be too cold for a 41/2 year-old? Thank you.
Sep. 29,2009 22:27
Mr.Leo replied:
If you would like to see snow, please go to Harbin. It is not very sure that Chengde will have snow. Well, please wear as warm as possible clothes for your daughter. Please take it easy! Eveyyear, many parents take their kids to Harbin.
2.
Jan. 14,2009 09:57 Reply
Mr.Baddog(Thailand) said:
I will be around Beijing during 6-18 April, 2009.
I am not sure whether I should visit Chengde in the early or late of my trip.