Chongqing, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Chongqing?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
51% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (32%)
📅 Best score
7.4/10
Monthly climate data
Chongqing weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 6°C | 11°C | 32% | 1.2 | 1.8h | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 7°C | 14°C | 30% | 1.2 | 4.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 11°C | 19°C | 46% | 3.0 | 5.5h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 15°C | 23°C | 56% | 5.3 | 7.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 19°C | 26°C | 55% | 5.8 | 8.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 22°C | 29°C | 54% | 6.0 | 7.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 32°C | 48% | 7.4 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 34°C | 39% | 3.8 | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 22°C | 28°C | 51% | 5.2 | 7.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 16°C | 21°C | 55% | 3.9 | 3.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 12°C | 18°C | 39% | 2.1 | 2.6h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 7°C | 12°C | 24% | 0.9 | 1.5h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 23°C, 52% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 47% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 22°C, 48% rainy days, 4.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 29% rainy days, 2.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 51% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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