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Chengdu

Decide whether to visit or live in Chengdu, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Friday, September 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Chengdu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chengdu are typically March, April and October, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and July the wettest (about 288 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.42.8174.8
February12.74.4264.8
March18.59.5505.3
April23.714.1836.4
May27.017.9996.8
June30.021.31167.4
July30.723.02888.4
August31.223.42438.6
September26.519.81216.1
October20.714.8683.8
November16.39.3204.5
December11.33.9164.6

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01 · Overview

Chengdu, in brief

Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million apart from provincial-level municipalities. It is traditionally the hub of Western China.

Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Chengdu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Chengdu located and what are its coordinates?

Chengdu is situated in China at geographic coordinates 30.6667, 104.0667 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Chengdu?

Chengdu has a recorded population of approximately 13,568,357 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Chengdu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Chengdu include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Chengdu?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Chengdu, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.