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Chengdu in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Chengdu in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Chengdu in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Chengdu in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +23°C during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 54 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chengdu has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Chengdu in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chengdu for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +25°C with a maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +27°C.

Is Chengdu warm or cold in April?

Chengdu is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +14°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Chengdu:

Climate in Chengdu in April

Chengdu weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+17°C+23°C+27°C
Min. temperature
0°C+5°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+36°C+38°C
Rainfall
30 mm54 mm85 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
73%70%68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1011 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
12109
Rainy days
151618
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +23°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 54 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Chengdu in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Chengdu is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Chengdu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 113 mm, with a 53% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chengdu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 309 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Chengdu?

This is the weather in Chengdu in April 2023:
1 April
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+24°C
2 April
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+23°C
3 April
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+21°C
4 April
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+24°C
5 April
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+18°C
6 April
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+21°C
7 April
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+20°C
8 April
☀️
+23°C
9 April
☀️
+24°C
10 April
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+28°C
11 April
☀️
+30°C
12 April
☁️
+28°C
13 April
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+22°C
14 April
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+29°C
15 April
☀️
+32°C
16 April
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+34°C
17 April
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+36°C
18 April
☀️
+32°C
19 April
🌧️
+33°C
20 April
🌧️
+23°C
21 April
☁️
+18°C
22 April
☁️
+19°C
23 April
☁️
+17°C
24 April
☀️
+17°C
25 April
☀️
+25°C
26 April
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+25°C
27 April
☁️
+26°C
28 April
🌧️
+21°C
29 April
☀️
+25°C
30 April
☀️
+27°C
In April 2023 Chengdu had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Chengdu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Chengdu in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+20°C) and the highest in 2020 (+23°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 1678 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chengdu in April:

Is April a good time to visit Chengdu?

April is a really good time to go to Chengdu. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Chengdu.

Can you sunbathe in Chengdu in April?

April is warm in Chengdu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Chengdu rainy in April?

Chengdu is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Chengdu in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chengdu in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Chengdu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chengdu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.