Chongqing weather in January (Chongqing Area, China)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chongqing in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

January in Chongqing generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 12°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C. The temperatures in January are typically the coolest of the year.

Precipitation

Chongqing in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 21 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chongqing. March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, June, July, August and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chongqing climate page with graphs.

 

Chongqing, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 21 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 8%  

Where to go in China in January

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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