April · China
Best time to visit Chengdu in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chengdu in April
Average temperature 19°C, 95 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 95 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Chengdu scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 95 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Teahouses, pandas, and a stubbornly slow pace define Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan cuisine.
April in Chengdu: strong conditions, 4th of 12
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 95 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chengdu in April?
- In April, Chengdu averages 19°C, 95 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Chengdu?
- April earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chengdu in April?
- Expect about 95 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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