Chengdu · Month comparison
September vs March
March ranks #1 overall vs September at #4. Spring breakthrough — the Basin's clearest skies of the year, peach blossom at Longquanyi, panda cubs emerging, the best month overall.
September
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Autumn arrives — heat easing, panda viewing more comfortable, Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes everywhere, pre-Golden Week prices manageable.
- ↑Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake season — Sichuan-style pork and spicy versions
- ↑Pandas more active in cooler 25C weather
March
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Spring breakthrough — the Basin's clearest skies of the year, peach blossom at Longquanyi, panda cubs emerging, the best month overall.
- ↑Longquanyi peach blossom festival (mid-March): 100,000 trees in pink bloom
- ↑Cleanest skies of the year — finally consistent sun for Leshan Giant Buddha day trip
| Factor | September | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 6 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 25°C | 16°C |
| Monthly rain | 130mm | 25mm |
| Daily sunshine | 4hrs | 4hrs |
September trade-offs
- ↓Plum-rain tail showers continue — 8-10 rain days
- ↓Mooncake gift pricing inflated
- ↓Last 5 days of September approach pre-Golden Week rate surge
March trade-offs
- ↓Spring temperature swings — pack layers, 16C/8C
- ↓Longquanyi blossom weekend draws 200,000+ visitors
- ↓Plum-rain showers starting late month
Scores compare months within Chengdu. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →