
| 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 24° 18° | 23° 18° | 26° 19° | 26° 18° | 22° 19° | 25° 18° | 25° 19° |
| Precipitation | 30% | 20% | 86% | 36% | 97% | 80% | 44% |
| Humidity | 70% | 77% | 72% | 72% | 80% | 76% | 77% |
| Wind | 13 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 12 km/h | 11 km/h | 8 km/h |
Best time to visit Chengdu
The best times to visit Chengdu are March to May and September to October, when mild to warm conditions suit pandas, cultural sights, walking and excursions. June to August are rated lower because of heavy rain, thunderstorms, flooding and hurricane or typhoon risk, while January, February, November and December are cooler but relatively dry.
JanuaryTemp (°C)7°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours8Dry Days24
January is cool and mostly dry, around 1-5°C. City sights, pandas and food-focused outings suit the month, with warm layers useful outdoors.
FebruaryTemp (°C)8°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours8Dry Days23
February is cool and relatively dry, around 5-10°C. Museums, teahouses and panda visits work well, while evenings are chilly.
MarchTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)10Sun Hours8Dry Days21
March has mild spring conditions with occasional rain. Chengdu's pandas, cultural sights and flowering parks suit a varied itinerary.
AprilTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)18Sun Hours8Dry Days17
April is mild to warm, around 15-26°C. Walking tours, pandas, Leshan excursions and spring flowers are seasonal highlights.
MayTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)28Sun Hours8Dry Days20
May is hot, around 29-35°C, with food, culture and panda visits available across the city. Schedule strenuous outdoor activities outside the hottest part of the day.
JuneTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)42Sun Hours8Dry Days16
June is humid and rainy, around 20-25°C, with thunderstorms and hurricane or typhoon risk that month. Lotus displays are seasonal, while showers can interrupt excursions.
JulyTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)134Sun Hours8Dry Days10
July is hot and humid, around 20-33°C, with heavy rain, frequent thunderstorms and flooding. Hurricane or typhoon risk that month can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
AugustTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)113Sun Hours9Dry Days8
August is hot and humid, around 20-35°C, with peak heavy rain, flooding and frequent thunderstorms. It is peak hurricane or typhoon season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
SeptemberTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)59Sun Hours7Dry Days10
September is warm, around 19-34°C, with occasional showers and good conditions for pandas and city sightseeing. Heaviest rain and the year's highest dengue risk occur in this month.
OctoberTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)29Sun Hours7Dry Days17
October is mild, around 15-20°C, and suits walking, cultural visits and autumn foliage. Seasonal dengue risk is at its annual peak in this month.
NovemberTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)11Sun Hours7Dry Days22
November has cool, relatively dry conditions for pandas, food tours and museums. Autumn colour can remain in some parks, with crisp evenings.
DecemberTemp (°C)7°Rain (mm)8Sun Hours8Dry Days24
December is cool and mostly dry, around 5-12°C. Museums, teahouses and panda visits suit the month, while outdoor sightseeing calls for warm clothing.
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Chengdu Cooking Class with a Local Market Visit
Cost: From 80 USD · Duration: 4 hours · ★ 5.0 (598 reviews)
Embark on a unique 4-hour culinary adventure that begins in the heart of the city. Your journey starts with a guided exploration of an authentic local spice market, where you’ll engage in fun, interactive challenges designed to introduce you to the aromatic Sichuan spices and fresh ingredients that will star in your cooking class. From the market,

Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu's Local Eats
Cost: From 73 USD · Duration: 3.5 hours · ★ 4.9 (493 reviews)
This is not another walking tour. These small group tours whisk you off the beaten path by private tuktuk and offer unlimited beer and soda while you and your English speaking guide watch the city pass by. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 ho

Private Half-Day Chengdu Panda Breeding Center Tour with Optional Volunteer
Cost: From 90 USD · ★ 4.8 (419 reviews)
Spend a morning with some of China’s most majestic mammals during a private tour of the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center or the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center(only if "volunteer" option selected) from Chengdu. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, stroll through the research and breeding facilities while observing the pandas and learnin

Dujingyan Panda tour option Giant panda or Red Panda Keeper
Cost: From 170 USD · Duration: 9 hours · ★ 4.9 (113 reviews)
about tours : Dujiangyan Panda Base, a peaceful sanctuary dedicated to panda rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation. Located in the mountains near Chengdu, this base is less crowded than the Chengdu Research Center and offers visitors a chance to see pandas in a more natural environment. Stroll through bamboo groves, watch giant pandas enjoy thei

Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Trip
Cost: From 93 USD · ★ 4.7 (99 reviews)
The personal drivers we provide are professional drivers who serve foreign tourists all year round. They will do a good job of safety and service! This is a private travel event only for you and your family and friends. In order to save your costs we do not include tickets, and some older guests do not need tickets, but please bring your passport.

Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu
Cost: From 30 USD · Duration: 1.5 hours · ★ 4.4 (73 reviews)
Swap sopranos for fire-breathing acrobats at the Sichuan Opera, a one-of-a-kind cultural performance at Chengdu’s Shufeng Yayun Teahouse. You’ll be glued to your seat for 1.5 hours as you watch acrobats, dancers, and puppets in acts that include a ‘face-changing’ mask spectacle. Depending on your preferences, you might upgrade for better seats and

Private Chengdu Panda Base Tour with Hotel Pickup
Cost: From 89 USD · ★ 5.0 (67 reviews)
Enjoy a private, stress-free panda experience with round-trip hotel transfers and a flexible schedule. Visit the pandas when they’re most active and avoid peak crowds whenever possible. With a friendly English-speaking guide, you’ll gain local insights while enjoying a smooth, well-planned tour. No tickets or transport to worry about—just relax and

Chengdu Panda Research Base Tickets And Optional Private Tour
Cost: From 14 USD · Duration: 4 hours · ★ 4.6 (62 reviews)
One of Chengdu’s most popular attractions, this panda park 18km north of the city centre is the easiest way to glimpse Sichuan’s most famous residents. Don't, however, make the mistake of thinking you'll be seeing wild pandas. They are kept in large enclosures and have a dedicated team of scientists and keepers tending to their every need. As well

One Day Trip to Chengdu Panda Base and Leshan Buddha Tour
Cost: From 93 USD · ★ 4.8 (61 reviews)
The Panda is the Highlights in Chengdu tour, chengdu panda base is about 30 mins car ride from Chengdu downtown.Chengdu giant panda center of breeding and research attracts almost 100,000 overseas visitors each year. Covering tens of hectares with bamboo groves and a native-like habitat, have more than 50 pandas,only here,you can see the baby panda

All Inclusive Private Day Tour of Chengdu Old Streets including City Top Attractions
Cost: From 127 USD · ★ 5.0 (42 reviews)
Beside your trip to see those cute Pandas, the most important thing is to explore the Chengdu city which is more than 3000 years old. Your driver guide will meet you at your hotel lobby to start this amazing time travel with you, you will show up at a busy market street origin in Han Dynasty, and find yourself in a holy temple from Tang Dynasty. Wh
Brief
- Try Sichuan specialties such as mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, kung pao chicken, hotpot, and teahouse snacks. Chengdu cuisine is often very spicy and numbing from Sichuan pepper.
- Chengdu is a major gateway for visits to the giant panda bases and Sichuan mountain areas. Allow extra time for journeys outside the urban area.
- Public toilets may be squat-style and may not provide paper or soap. Carry tissues and hand sanitizer. (
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Safety and health
- Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes in China. Use repellent, wear covering clothing, and consider screened or air-conditioned accommodation. Tick and sand-fly bites can also transmit less common infections such as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and leishmaniasis. (
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- Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis risk. (
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- Tap water should be boiled before drinking; sealed bottled water is the simpler option. Eat street food that is cooked thoroughly in front of you and choose busy stalls with high turnover. (
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- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits over 12 hours. It is not generally recommended for direct travel from the United States. (
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Recent News
- Airport operations changed in late July and early August 2026: Cathay Pacific and EVA Air moved Chengdu services to Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Terminal 1, from July 31; China Airlines followed from August 2. Tianfu Airport remains open, so check the airport code and terminal on the latest airline confirmation before travelling. (
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- From November 11, 2026: Turkish Airlines plans to begin three weekly Istanbul-Chengdu flights, expected to operate via Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. Confirm the airport and schedule before booking, as Chengdu has two airports and schedules may change. (
thetraveler.org)





