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Chengde Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

Warmest Tuesday at 7° · coldest night Monday at -14°

The short of it: Chengde weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -3 °C (27 °F) with light snow, feeling like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (31 °F), low -10 °C (14 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 2.7 mm (0.11 in). Warnings in force: snow warning, severe cold, black ice likely. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 08:30 local time.

CHENGDE, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Chengde this morning will find snow; the afternoon should top out near 0°, the night near -10°. That is 8° colder than Chengde usually sees in November, when highs average 7°. Winds are light from the SSE, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 3 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 7°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -14°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 14 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Chengde brings highs near 7°, lows of -5° and about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 30°, January the coldest at -15°, and July the wettest with 125 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground in February. The best months to ride in are September and May.

The sun is up 10 h 10 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 585 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight snow-3°-6°2 km/h1.2 mm
9 AMLight snow-3°-6°2 km/h0.5 mm
10 AMLight snow-2°-5°2 km/h0.5 mm
11 AMLight snow-2°-5°3 km/h0.5 mm
12 PMOvercast-1°-5°3 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-1°-4°3 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-1°-4°3 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear0°-3°2 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear0°-3°1 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear-1°-4°1 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-3°-6°1 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-6°-9°1 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-8°-12°1 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-9°-13°2 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-10°-14°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-10°-14°3 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-11°-15°3 km/h–
1 AMClear sky-11°-16°3 km/h–
2 AMClear sky-12°-16°2 km/h–
3 AMClear sky-12°-17°2 km/h–
4 AMClear sky-13°-17°3 km/h–
5 AMClear sky-13°-17°3 km/h–
6 AMClear sky-13°-18°3 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-14°-18°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow, high 0°, low -10°, 14 mm of rain, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 6:46 AM, down 4:56 PM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.

The Almanac · Chengde Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Chengde, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
February
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 50 min
Average wind
7 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 10° against October, to near 7°; nights run about -5°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Chengde in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Chengde by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-15°1.0 mm7 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
February3°-10°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
March11°-3°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
April19°5°14 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°12°30 mm12 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°17°69 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July30°20°125 mm7 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦
August29°18°90 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
September25°11°43 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°3°19 mm8 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
November7°-5°5.0 mm7 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
December0°-13°2.0 mm7 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chengde

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Chengde today?

Right now it is -3 °C (27 °F) with light snow; it feels like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (31 °F) and tonight’s low -10 °C (14 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 2.7 mm (0.11 in) expected.

Will it rain in Chengde this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 3 days, about 14 mm (0.57 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Chengde?

Yes: snow warning; severe cold; black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Chengde?

July, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -15 °C (6 °F). The wettest month is July (125 mm (4.9 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Chengde?

September and May. September brings highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; May highs near 26 °C (78 °F) and 30 mm (1.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Chengde?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground in February. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SonglingcunHebei78 km SSE9°-3°7.0 mm
YangezhuangTianjin109 km SSW10°-2°7.0 mm
BangjunTianjin122 km SSW10°-2°7.0 mm
Dabao’anzhenTianjin124 km SSW11°-2°8.0 mm
Dong’eryingTianjin125 km SSW10°-2°7.0 mm
LingyuanLiaoning125 km ENE7°-6°6.0 mm
FengrunHebei126 km S10°-1°9.0 mm
LiuzikouTianjin131 km SSW10°-2°7.0 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor