Chongqing Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Chongqing. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Chongqing experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1333 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Chongqing, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 187 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 36 mm over 12 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. The city receives 98 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Chongqing Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in China

The map below shows the annual precipitation across China. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Chongqing’s average annual precipitation is 1333 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Global Precipitation Patterns

Tropical Rainforests: In tropical regions, rainfall is generally abundant year-round. Areas near the equator, like the Amazon rainforest, can receive up to 3000 mm of rain annually.

Desert Regions: Deserts such as the Sahara and Arabian deserts typically see less than 250 mm of rainfall annually. Rainfall tends to be infrequent, but when it does occur, it is often intense.

Temperate Zones: In temperate regions, precipitation tends to be more evenly distributed, though areas closer to the ocean may see more rain in the winter months, and areas further inland experience drier summers.

Polar Regions: Precipitation in polar regions, like Antarctica, is extremely low, often falling as snow. Average annual precipitation in Antarctica is less than 200 mm, with some areas receiving as little as 50 mm annually.

For more detailed information about Chongqing’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Chongqing Climate page.