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Climate in Chongqing (Chongqing Area), China

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Chongqing

Tue   Apr 23
25°C | 16°C
NW 7 km/h
12 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Wed   Apr 24
21°C | 17°C
NE 14 km/h
8.6 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Thu   Apr 25
23°C | 17°C
W 7 km/h
2.8 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Chongqing in China

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.

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:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Chongqing?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chongqing?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chongqing?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chongqing?
    June tops the wettest month list with 187 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chongqing?
    January is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chongqing?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 167 hours of sunshine.

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