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When is the best time to visit Chongqing?
In general the best time to visit Chongqing is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in August and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Chongqing in different months
This is the average weather in Chongqing for each month based on historic data:
March, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +33°C during July.
In January, February, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 170 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 152 mm in May.
Climate in Chongqing
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Chongqing for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +27°C | +34°C | +36°C | +38°C | +38°C | +42°C | +44°C | +43°C | +37°C | +29°C | +21°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +14°C | +18°C | +23°C | +27°C | +29°C | +33°C | +33°C | +28°C | +22°C | +18°C | +12°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -2°C | 0°C | +2°C | +8°C | +11°C | +16°C | +20°C | +19°C | +15°C | +7°C | +2°C | -2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 80 | 76 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 74 | 71 | 77 | 82 | 82 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 29 | 65 | 117 | 152 | 150 | 156 | 131 | 115 | 98 | 64 | 32 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Chongqing during the whole year:
The hottest month in Chongqing is August with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +6°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Chongqing looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Chongqing is November with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Chongqing during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 131 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 18 rainy days and 156 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chongqing:
What is the hottest month in Chongqing?
The hottest month in Chongqing is August with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Chongqing?
The coldest month in Chongqing is January with minimum temperatures of +6°C.
Is Chongqing worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Chongqing could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Chongqing?
if you're looking to visit Chongqing when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, May, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 27 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
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Monthly weather in Chongqing
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chongqing, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
