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Chongqing weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Chongqing
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Sep is among China's hottest and most humid; Dec–Feb is damp, foggy and cool.
Chongqing weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan11°22 mm
- Feb15°21 mm
- Mar20°54 mm
- Apr25°97 mm
- May28°133 mm
- Jun30°205 mm
- Jul33°164 mm
- Aug33°143 mm
- Sep29°140 mm
- Oct23°98 mm
- Nov18°45 mm
- Dec12°21 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C52°F | 2°C36°F | 22 mm | 78% | Cool |
| February | 15°C58°F | 5°C41°F | 21 mm | 76% | Cool |
| March | 20°C68°F | 9°C49°F | 54 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| April | 25°C77°F | 14°C58°F | 97 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| May | 28°C83°F | 18°C65°F | 133 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C87°F | 22°C71°F | 205 mm | 77% | Rainy |
| July | 33°C92°F | 24°C76°F | 164 mm | 75% | Rainy |
| August | 33°C92°F | 24°C75°F | 143 mm | 73% | Hot |
| September | 29°C84°F | 20°C68°F | 140 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 15°C59°F | 98 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C65°F | 9°C49°F | 45 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| December | 12°C54°F | 4°C39°F | 21 mm | 79% | Cool |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Chongqing?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild. Jun–Sep is among China's hottest and most humid; Dec–Feb is damp, foggy and cool.
When is the rainy season in Chongqing?
Rain peaks in June with about 205 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Jul.
What is the hottest month in Chongqing?
July, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Chongqing get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 2°C (36°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Chongqing Rail Transit
- National Immigration Administration
- China Railway 12306
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