Weather in Chengdu, Sichuan, China in May
In an average May, Chengdu sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 17°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 17°C |
| Typical low range | 14°C to 20°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
37°C
1988-05-02
Lowest
18°C
1981-05-02
Low
Highest
25°C
2025-05-21
Lowest
8°C
1983-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
51°C
2023-05-31
Lowest
6°C
1990-05-04
Humidity
Highest
21.4 g/m³
2026-05-24
Lowest
6.4 g/m³
1994-05-03
Wind
Highest
45 km/h
1982-05-12
Lowest
6 km/h
1995-05-28
Precip
Wettest
181 mm
2022
Driest
41 mm
1994
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