October · China
Best time to visit Chengdu in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chengdu in October
Average temperature 18°C, 70 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Chengdu scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Teahouses, pandas, and a stubbornly slow pace define Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan cuisine.
October in Chengdu — reliably good (6th best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 70 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 6th 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 October?
- In October, Chengdu averages 18°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Chengdu?
- October earns a 7.5/10 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 October?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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