When is the best time to go to Chongqing
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chongqing, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Chongqing
Chongqing weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chongqing are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 19mm | 1.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Chongqing during January can be summarized as cool and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Chongqing and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Chongqing weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 20mm | 1.7hrs | 12hrs |
February in Chongqing is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Chongqing and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Chongqing weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 38mm | 2.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Chongqing is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Chongqing and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 96mm | 4.1hrs | 13.7hrs |
Chongqing's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Chongqing and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 157mm | 4.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Chongqing and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chongqing.
May is in the spring in Chongqing and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 163mm | 4.6hrs | 11.3hrs |
June is a wet, humid month in Chongqing and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Chongqing.
June is in the summer in Chongqing and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 159mm | 6.7hrs | 12hrs |
July in Chongqing is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chongqing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Chongqing and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chongqing with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 129mm | 7.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Chongqing is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chongqing for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Chongqing and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chongqing with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 141mm | 3.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
Chongqing's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Chongqing.
September is in the fall / autumn in Chongqing and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chongqing with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Chongqing weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 97mm | 2.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Chongqing and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Chongqing and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chongqing with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Chongqing weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 50mm | 1.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Chongqing during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Chongqing and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chongqing with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Chongqing weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 25mm | 1.3hrs | 12hrs |
December in Chongqing is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chongqing, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Chongqing and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chongqing with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Chongqing weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 33.4°C 92.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 163mm 6.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
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