Chengdu — time and weather
Chengdu is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Chengdu and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Chengdu
Local time in Chengdu is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Chengdu
Sights and historical places
- West Pearl Tower
- Jinsha site
- Du Fu Thatched Cottage
- Anshun Bridge
- Mao Zedong Statue
- Temple of Marquis Wu, Chengdu
Climate in Chengdu: month by month
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with average daytime highs of 32.0 °C; the coolest is January, around 11.0 °C by day and 3.5 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in July (~249 mm) and is lowest in December (~11 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 4 | 17 | 5 |
| February | 13 | 6 | 27 | 9 |
| March | 19 | 10 | 43 | 11 |
| April | 24 | 14 | 96 | 14 |
| May | 27 | 18 | 95 | 13 |
| June | 30 | 22 | 115 | 12 |
| July | 32 | 23 | 249 | 17 |
| August | 32 | 24 | 207 | 17 |
| September | 28 | 20 | 131 | 16 |
| October | 21 | 16 | 70 | 16 |
| November | 17 | 10 | 20 | 5 |
| December | 12 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Chengdu are March–May, October: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Chengdu: Sunrise 06:33 · Sunset 19:41 · Day length 13:08
Time difference from Chengdu right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |