Chongqing · SummerMonth summary
Chongqing weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chongqing in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Chongqing in August: 34°C and 11.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Chongqing in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Chongqing sees high temperatures (34°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Chongqing averages 34°C, 39% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -3.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chongqing in August
Is August a good time to visit Chongqing?
August is an acceptable time for Chongqing (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Chongqing in August?
With 34°C max and 11.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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