In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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Chengdu (CTU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Chengdu. It is only a 15,1 km journey from Chengdu (CTU) to Chengdu’s city centre.

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Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from South Africa?
Chengdu (CTU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Africa to Chengdu. It is only a 15,1 km journey from Chengdu (CTU) to Chengdu’s city centre.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chengdu?
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