Sichuan weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Sichuan, China. Like most weather services, we show Sichuan at one spot: Chengdu, its largest city. At 5:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Oct–NovOff season Jul–Aug
About Chengdu weather
Is it raining in Chengdu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chengdu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–22° and lows of 13–15°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Chengdu lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chengdu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Sichuan weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sichuan?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sichuan is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (51°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Sichuan?
July is the wettest month, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Sichuan?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (51°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Sichuan have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sichuan weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Chengdu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Sichuan
Weather can differ a lot within Sichuan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul–Aug | 11–32°C | 990 mm |
| Bazhong | Mar–Apr, Oct | Jun–Sep | 7–31°C | 1,193 mm |
| Nanchong | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jun–Jul | 10–32°C | 1,019 mm |
| Dazhou | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | May–Jul, Sep | 10–31°C | 1,211 mm |
| Mianyang | Mar–May, Oct | Jul–Aug | 7–29°C | 896 mm |
| Zigong | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 11–33°C | 1,054 mm |
| Neijiang | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 11–33°C | 1,054 mm |
| Meishan | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 10–31°C | 1,207 mm |
| Luzhou | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 11–33°C | 1,097 mm |
| Ziyang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul–Aug | 11–32°C | 1,066 mm |
| Guang’an | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | May–Jul | 10–32°C | 1,158 mm |
| Yibin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun–Aug | 12–33°C | 1,086 mm |
Cities and towns in Sichuan
- Chengdu
- Bazhong
- Nanchong
- Dazhou
- Mianyang
- Zigong
- Neijiang
- Meishan
- Luzhou
- Ziyang
- Guang’an
- Yibin
- Panzhihua
- Deyang
- Leshan
- Suining
- Ya'an
- Guangyuan
- Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan
- Xichang
- Luojiang
- Gaoping
- Pingwu County
- Hejiang
- Fuji
- Jiangyou
- Xunchang
- Gulin
- Xuyong
- Kangding
- Nanxi
- Gengqing
- Baixi
- Gusong
- Donghe
- Changning
- Junlian
- Luocheng
- Xuantan
- Wenjiang
- Jiang’an
- Guanyin
- Nanlong
- Tianpeng
- Langzhong
- Taifu
- Chonglong
- Barkam
- Tongchuan
- Qingfu
- Linqiong
- Huguo
- Yunjin
- Naxi
- Kongtan
- Shuanglong
- Juexi
- Bowangshan
- Pu’an
- Baihua
- Xunsi
- Luolong
- Jiachuan
- Xiasi
- Chaotian