Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Chengdu, Sichuan, China in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
94mm
Sun
4.6h
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chengdu, Sichuan, China with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May94mm average rain
May sits near Chengdu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Chengdu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May scores above Chengdu's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to June
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
