Chongqing · WinterMonth summary
Chongqing weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chongqing in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Chongqing in January: 32% rain, 1.8h of sunshine. Better to wait for September.
By trip type
Chongqing in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Chongqing sees 11°C during the day with 1.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| 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 January, Chongqing averages 11°C, 32% rainy days and 1.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chongqing in January
Is January a good time to visit Chongqing?
January is not recommended for Chongqing (score 4.0/10). With 32% rainy days and 1.8h of sunshine, consider September (7.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Chongqing in January?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 6°C at night. 1.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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