Chongqing Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Chongqing experiences a warm oceanic climate. In summer it can get very hot. The region belongs to one the "three ovens" of China. The winters are generally mild and the temperature does not drop very quickly. Characteristic for Chongqing is the fog that hangs around for many days of the year around the city. The high concentration of air pollution also causes only a few days of clear blue skies.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Chongqing can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Chongqing is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1333 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 187 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 36 mm over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chongqing Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Chongqing. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.6 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chongqing.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 85%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Chongqing in China
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 187 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 167 hours of sunshine.
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