January · China
Best time to visit Chengdu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chengdu in January
Average temperature 7°C, 17 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Chengdu scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Teahouses, pandas, and a stubbornly slow pace define Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan cuisine.
January in Chengdu — reliably good (8th best month)
Expect 7°C (45°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chengdu in January?
- In January, Chengdu averages 7°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chengdu?
- January earns a 7.4/10 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 January?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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