Chongqing Area Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chongqing Area, China in January.

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Planning a journey to Chongqing Area, China this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Chongqing Area in January

Chongqing Area, China is a region in China. January in Chongqing Area generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Wulong to 12°C (54°F) in Chongqing. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Chongqing and 2°C (36°F) in Wulong. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Chongqing Area, China. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Chongqing Area, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dazu with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Wulong with 65 mm (2.6 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Chongqing.

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Chongqing experiences about 21 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Chongqing Area by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chongqing Area — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chongqing)

January12°C (54°F) February15°C (59°F) March19°C (66°F) April24°C (75°F) May28°C (82°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September29°C (84°F) October23°C (73°F) November19°C (66°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chongqing Area in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chongqing Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chongqing Area

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chongqing Area, China?

Temperature range in Chongqing Area (January)

Precipitation variation in Chongqing Area (January)

Chongqing

In January Chongqing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
21 hours
30 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Chongqing →

Wulong

In January Wulong generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wulong →

Fuling

In January Fuling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Fuling →

Dazu

In January Dazu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Dazu →

Qijiang

In January Qijiang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
21 hours
21 hours
30 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Qijiang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chongqing Area, in China.

In our records: China January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in China in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in China was -43°C (-45°F) in Ergun on January 11, 2001.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chongqing Area in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chongqing 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Wulong 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Fuling 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Dazu 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Qijiang 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jiangbei 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Chongqing Area weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chongqing Area, China in January?

In January, Chongqing Area, China generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Chongqing sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Chongqing Area, China in January?

In Chongqing, the average daytime high in January is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Chongqing Area, China get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chongqing Area, China. Chongqing averages only about 36 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chongqing Area, China?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Chongqing Area, China due to the typically unpleasant weather in Chongqing.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, September, October and November provide pleasant weather in Chongqing. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be poor.

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