Best time to visit Chengdu

Go inApril and October–November

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Arrive at the Panda Base at opening time.

Chengdu month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	10°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	12°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
March	Good	17°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Great	22°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Mixed	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
June	Mixed	28°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Poor	30°C	Very wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Poor	30°C	Very wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Good	26°C	Wet	Peak crowds	Priciest	Pandas at their liveliest
October	Great	21°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Pandas at their liveliest
November	Great	16°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Pandas at their liveliest
December	Good	11°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Chengdu was Asia’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

When is the best time to visit Chengdu?

The best time to visit Chengdu is April and October–November. Arrive at the Panda Base at opening time.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Chengdu?

Flights are usually cheapest in December–January, when demand is lowest.

When is Chengdu busiest?

Chengdu is busiest in May–October.

What is the weather like in Chengdu?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is May–September.