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Chengdu, January 16
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Historical Weather Analysis

Chengdu Weather on January 16 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

partly-cloudy-day

10.3°C

High

3.8°C

Low

2%

Rain

❄️ Feels like 9.3°C (wind chill)

clear-day
YES, IT'S PARADISE
Peak Season

January 16 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Chengdu. With minimal rain risk (2%) and pleasant highs of 10°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. Chengdu is currently in its most popular travel window, meaning vibrant crowds and premium pricing.

Currency

CNY

¥ Chinese yuan

Language

Chinese

Driving

Right side

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Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.01

Chengdu Weather Forecast for January 16

"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 10.3°C. 2% chance of rain."

What to Wear in Chengdu in January

Based on historical data for January 16, Chengdu typically experiences temperatures between 3.8°C and 10.3°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (2% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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  • Heavy Coat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves

Average High

extreme-hot

10.3°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

3.8°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

9.3°C

❄️ Minor difference

Rain Chance

rain

2%

Avg 0.2mm if it rains

Cloud Cover

cloudy

75%

Overcast

Pressure

pressure

1024.3 hPa

Medium volatility

Chengdu Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

97%Highly Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±2.6°CModerate
Precipitation
1-20%Moderate

🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 97% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

0.3Low
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 15 for extended outdoor time

Time to Sunburn

Type I-II

🔴 267 min to burn

Type III-IV

🟡 401 min to burn

Type V-VI

🟢 668 min to burn

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

58Moderate
TemperatureCool
HumidityMuggy
WindLight Breeze

Dew Point

6.1°C

Dry air

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

😐 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in China

Flight Traffic

High

91/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

2 vaccines • View Details →

Landing Slots

~301

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Chengdu

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

08:02

☀️ Noon

13:14

🌇 Sunset

18:26

⏱️ Daylight

10h 23m

Golden Hour
Morning08:02 - 08:38
17:50 - 18:26Evening

Wind Speed

wind

10.2 km/h

Light breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

5.2 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

75%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Chengdu

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

98/100

Tourist Crowds

🟢 Moderate

40/100

Price Level

💰💰 Moderate

50/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

85Score
Atmospheric Pressure1024.3 hPa
Volatility:Medium
Migraine RiskMedium

Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexPoor

High pressure may reduce activity.

Air Quality Forecast
192AQI
Unhealthy
PM2.5 Concentration124.8 µg/m³

Unhealthy. Everyone should reduce outdoor activities.

Regional Safety Profile

High

Seismic Activity

Active seismic zone. Multiple earthquakes per year.

Total events (30y):369
In Jan (30y):2
Last in Jan:2019-01-20
💡 Earthquake risk elevated. Download a seismic alert app.

Travel Alert: This region has elevated natural risks. We recommend registering with your embassy and keeping emergency numbers handy.

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Chengdu on January 16 averages 10.3°C with a 2% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 75/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Chengdu Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2018
15°C
Coldest
2019
-0.3°C
Rainiest
2017
1.5mm

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📍 Is Chengdu Worth Visiting on January 16?

Planning a trip to Chengdu on January 16? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 10.3°C with a 2% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 301 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 10 vaccinations are recommended for China, including COVID-19.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 16 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 15°C in 2018, while the coldest dropped to -0.3°C in 2019.

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