Chengde climate
Chengde (Hebei, China) has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 533 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Chengde climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | −229 | −155 | −817 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 337 | −1112 | −424 | 40.2 |
| Mar | 1050 | −523 | 337 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 1967 | 235 | 1151 | 240.9 |
| May | 2780 | 949 | 1865 | 451.8 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1560 | 2373 | 993.9 |
| Jul | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 1415.5 |
| Aug | 3086 | 1763 | 2475 | 1114.4 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1152 | 1865 | 572.2 |
| Oct | 1763 | 236 | 1049 | 291.1 |
| Nov | 744 | −522 | 133 | 110.4 |
| Dec | −131 | −139 | −720 | 20.1 |
| Year | 3188 | −155 | 949 | 53321 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 33% | 2.6 | 9:32 |
| Feb | 58% | 39% | 3.4 | 10:35 |
| Mar | 49% | 41% | 4.7 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 46% | 50% | 5.5 | 13:15 |
| May | 46% | 54% | 6.1 | 14:27 |
| Jun | 59% | 67% | 5.5 | 15:06 |
| Jul | 70% | 68% | 5.0 | 14:50 |
| Aug | 71% | 61% | 5.0 | 13:48 |
| Sep | 65% | 50% | 4.4 | 12:24 |
| Oct | 63% | 40% | 3.5 | 11:02 |
| Nov | 62% | 36% | 2.6 | 9:50 |
| Dec | 63% | 32% | 2.3 | 9:15 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Chengde is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average −2 °C29 °F and lows −15 °C5 °F. The climate is extremely continental — the average temperature swings by 33.2 °C59.8 °F between the coldest and the warmest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 533 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 66% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is July (141 mm5.5 in), the driest is January (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 46% in April to 71% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 32%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in July to 4 km/h (3 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Chengde
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 45 mm1.8 in to 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of −2 °C29 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Chengde
- Winter (December–February) — highs −229 to 3 °C37 °F, lows −155 to −11 °C12 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1050 to 27 °C80 °F, lows −523 to 9 °C49 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1560 to 19 °C66 °F, about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 744 to 25 °C77 °F, lows −522 to 11 °C52 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Chengde compares
Compared with Sanhe, about 132 km to the southwest, Chengde is on average 2.8 °C5 °F cooler and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (3.4 °C6.2 °F cooler).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Chengde is the 445th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 453rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Kanggye (North Korea, Dwa), Manpo (North Korea, Dwa) and Tokchon (North Korea, Dwa).
Nearby places
- Lingyuan 125 km · 9 °C48 °F · 511 mm20 in
- Sanhe 132 km · 12 °C54 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Linxi 144 km · 11 °C52 °F · 597 mm24 in
- Shunyi 144 km · 12 °C54 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Tangshan 147 km · 12 °C53 °F · 577 mm23 in
- Tongzhou 160 km · 12 °C54 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Chifeng 169 km · 8 °C46 °F · 391 mm15 in
- Beijing 176 km · 13 °C55 °F · 533 mm21 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Chengde?
July is the warmest month in Chengde, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Chengde?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of -2 °C (29 °F) and an average low of -15 °C (5 °F).
When does it rain the most in Chengde?
July is the wettest month with about 141 mm (5.5 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Chengde?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 619 m, while Chengde lies at about 318 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.