Chengdu & the panda sanctuary
Giant pandas doing very little, very slowly, in a sanctuary built specifically so you can watch them do it, a Sichuan hotpot so numbingly spicy it is practically a sport, and a teahouse culture that treats an entire afternoon as a reasonable amount of time to spend over one pot.
The best time to visit Chengdu & the panda sanctuary is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F). Local time there is 00:32 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
March · high 19°C · rain 43mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Chengdu (Shuangliu), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C51°F | 15mm0.6in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| February | 13°C56°F | 27mm1.1in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 19°C67°F | 43mm1.7in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 23°C74°F | 88mm3.5in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 27°C80°F | 110mm4.3in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 91mm3.6in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| July | 31°C87°F | 262mm10.3in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| August | 31°C87°F | 364mm14.3in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 26°C79°F | 112mm4.4in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 21°C70°F | 63mm2.5in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 17°C62°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 11°C52°F | 14mm0.6in | 10.2h10.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Chengdu & the panda sanctuary?
The best time to visit Chengdu & the panda sanctuary is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (73°F).
How warm does Chengdu & the panda sanctuary get?
Typical daytime highs in Chengdu & the panda sanctuary are Mar–May 23°C (73°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (70°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (53°F).
Is Chengdu & the panda sanctuary expensive?
On the ground, Chengdu & the panda sanctuary is cheap.
What sort of trip is Chengdu & the panda sanctuary good for?
Chengdu & the panda sanctuary is good for food and drink, history and culture, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Chengdu & the panda sanctuary?
The wettest month in Chengdu & the panda sanctuary is August at 364mm (14.3in), the driest December at 14mm (0.6in), with a monthly average of 101mm (4.0in).
What plug do I need for Chengdu & the panda sanctuary?
Chengdu & the panda sanctuary uses type A, C, I sockets at 220 V.
