Chengdu weather in January
January in Chengdu: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Chengdu · #356 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chengdu climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 10°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 157 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chengdu in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Chengdu?
- January in Chengdu: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Chengdu on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Chengdu in January?
- In January, Chengdu averages a daily high of 10.4°C and a low of 3.1°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chengdu in January?
- Chengdu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 157 in January.