Summer Trip at Wuhou Memorial Temple

Chengdu weather is mild and humid all year round, featuring four clear-cut seasons – long and warm spring, short and sultry summer, cool and rainy autumn, cold and foggy winter. The distinctive characteristic of Chengdu weather is foggy and humid, so there are fewer hours of sunlight per day, and the summer is hotter and the winter is colder than the temperature shows. The rainy season is usually in July and August, with occasional storms. Thus, the best time to visit Chengdu is March to June and September to November.

Introduction to Chengdu Climate
The subtropical monsoon climate influenced by Sichuan Basin brings the annual average temperature in Chengdu to about 16 C (61 F). The hottest time is July and August, with the highest temperature at 37 C (99 F). The coldest month is January, with its lowest temperature at -6 C (21 F).

Spring in Chengdu often comes early from the end of February and lasts long until early May. The temperature rises from day to day, colorful flowers are blooming one after another, and trees and grass are turning green under the spring wind. It’s the best time to enjoy peach blossom at Longquan Mountain, pear blossom at Xinjin County, peony at Danjing Mountain, cuckoo at Wawu Mountain, etc. There is a flower fair held at Qingyang Temple on 25th of January in the Chinese lunar calendar every year. Take a thin sweater, a long-sleeved T-shirts and a jacket with you to travel Chengdu at this time.

Chengdu’s summer is both hot and rainy, from middle May to early the end of August. Besides shorts, a thin overcoat and rain gear are also necessary for a summer Chengdu tour. At this time, Chengdu is just like a steamer during sunny days because of the high humidity although the temperature is usually less than 35 C (95 F). Qincheng Mountain, Four Maiden's Mountain and Jiulong Valley are ideal place close to Chengdu for escaping the summer heat.

Autumn usually starts from September and ends at the end of October or early November. The temperature drops quickly, and it often rains a lot. You’d better take long-sleeved T-shirts and thin overcoats plus a thin sweater. Kalong Valley, Sanjiang and Miyaluo at this time are covered with red maple and yellow chrysanthemum, beautiful and magnificent. Jiuzhaigou also comes to its fairest season of the year.

The average temperature in winter from November to mid-February is about 5 C (41 F). However, due to the clouds and moist weather, it feels very cold. You have to wear wool sweater, down jacket and warm winter boots to spend a winter holiday in Chengdu. Xiling Snow Mountain and Longchi National Forest Park are good places for skiing, while the plum blossom in Tazishan Park and Meilin Park is also attractive.