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Chengdu Weather in January

Located in a basin in the southwest hinterland of China, Chengdu goes through a dry period in January with fogs and hardly any sun, but the winter weather here is comparatively moderate with the average temperature hovering between 3°C (37°F) and 9°C (48°F).

January is the off-season without crowded tourists, so visiting Chengdu during this month is most convenient.

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Averages for Chengdu Weather in January

Temperature: 6°C / 43°F

High Temperature: 9°C / 48°F

Low Temperature: 3°C / 37°F

Humidity: 79%

Rainfall: 18 mm

Rainy Days: 7 days

Sunrise: 07:56 ~ 08:02

Sunset: 18:13 ~ 18:38

Air Quality in January
Average AQI:100

What to Wear in Chengdu in January

The average daily temperature is from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F), but in the absence of central heating you are exposed to the elements, so come dressed in thermal underwear, sweater, cotton-padded clothes, or a down coat, and warm winter boots.

Things to Do in Chengdu in January

Include Xiling Snow Mountain and Longchi National Forest Park on your itinerary for skiing and sightseeing. A treat by the local hot pot would be a great relief from the outside coldness. In the city you have Sanxingdui Museum, Jinsha Site Museum, Wuhou Temple, and Jinli Street. You get the plum blossom in Tazishan Park and Meilin Park. In the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding you may encounter lovely pandas.

Xiling Snow Mountain

Enjoy Plum Blossom

Sanxingdui Museum

Chengdu Hot Pot

Top 10 Things to Do in Chengdu

Other Tips

Listen to the local weather forecast before boarding your flight, and make allowances for climate related delays. Generally, January falls under low tourist season except for occasional run in with Chinese New Year.

What is the temperature in Chengdu in January?

High/Low Temperatures of Chengdu in January

Temperatures Graph of Chengdu in January

Air Quality of Chengdu in January

Historical Chengdu Weather in January

Jan	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Jan	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	6.4°C / 43.5°F	3.8°C / 38.8°F	08:01 / 18:13	80
2	10.6°C / 51.1°F	1.9°C / 35.4°F	08:01 / 18:14	76
3	8.4°C / 47.1°F	2.6°C / 36.7°F	08:01 / 18:15	83
4	8.6°C / 47.5°F	0.5°C / 32.9°F	08:02 / 18:15	89
5	6.8°C / 44.2°F	4.2°C / 39.6°F	08:02 / 18:16	90
6	5.3°C / 41.5°F	1.3°C / 34.3°F	08:02 / 18:17	93
7	4.7°C / 40.5°F	2.5°C / 36.5°F	08:02 / 18:18	90
8	6.1°C / 43°F	3.6°C / 38.5°F	08:02 / 18:18	88
9	12.7°C / 54.9°F	0.5°C / 32.9°F	08:02 / 18:19	82
10	11.6°C / 52.9°F	0.4°C / 32.7°F	08:02 / 18:20	78
11	13.9°C / 57°F	6.1°C / 43°F	08:02 / 18:21	73
12	14.4°C / 57.9°F	1.8°C / 35.2°F	08:02 / 18:22	78
13	13.1°C / 55.6°F	3.4°C / 38.1°F	08:02 / 18:22	79
14	12.9°C / 55.2°F	6.7°C / 44.1°F	08:02 / 18:23	80
15	12.9°C / 55.2°F	5.3°C / 41.5°F	08:02 / 18:24	84
16	9.8°C / 49.6°F	5.8°C / 42.4°F	08:02 / 18:25	85
17	12.9°C / 55.2°F	5.1°C / 41.2°F	08:01 / 18:26	82
18	15.3°C / 59.5°F	4.7°C / 40.5°F	08:01 / 18:27	88
19	9.8°C / 49.6°F	5.7°C / 42.3°F	08:01 / 18:28	95
20	15.1°C / 59.2°F	7.2°C / 45°F	08:01 / 18:29	91
21	11.7°C / 53.1°F	6.1°C / 43°F	08:00 / 18:29	92
22	17.2°C / 63°F	5.6°C / 42.1°F	08:00 / 18:30	77
23	12.1°C / 53.8°F	5.9°C / 42.6°F	08:00 / 18:31	72
24	12.7°C / 54.9°F	7.8°C / 46°F	07:59 / 18:32	70
25	11.5°C / 52.7°F	8.1°C / 46.6°F	07:59 / 18:33	65
26	10.1°C / 50.2°F	7.6°C / 45.7°F	07:59 / 18:34	57
27	10.8°C / 51.4°F	1.6°C / 34.9°F	07:58 / 18:35	49
28	8.8°C / 47.8°F	3.4°C / 38.1°F	07:58 / 18:36	60
29	8.4°C / 47.1°F	5.5°C / 41.9°F	07:57 / 18:37	59
30	7.4°C / 45.3°F	3.7°C / 38.7°F	07:57 / 18:37	78
31	10.1°C / 50.2°F	3°C / 37.4°F	07:56 / 18:36	81

- Last updated on Nov. 24, 2020 -

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