Chengdu in May
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
10Rainy days (66 mm)
13:33 hDaylight
06:13Sunrise · 19:47 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 3°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.9 |
| February | 12°C | 5°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 17°C | 9°C | 19 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 23°C | 14°C | 44 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 27°C | 19°C | 66 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| June | 29°C | 21°C | 130 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 294 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 30°C | 22°C | 287 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 134 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 21°C | 15°C | 39 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 16°C | 10°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.6 |
| December | 11°C | 4°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chengdu in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 19°C.
When is the best time to visit Chengdu?
The best months are April, May, October, March.