The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Chongqing is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
September is the best month of the year in Chongqing. Compared to August: −6°C daytime, 7 pts more rainy days, −2.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 61
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Is September the right month?
September is actually the best month of the year in Chongqing. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · China
🗣️LanguageMandarin
💶CurrencyYuan renminbi (¥)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.43°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 11°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 35%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Chongqing ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ChinaTemperate climate with a 7.8 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
29.56°N · 106.55°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chongqing?
September is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 3.4h of sunshine and 32.0% rainy days. The months of September & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Chongqing get in September?
Chongqing averages 3.4 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Chongqing?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Chongqing in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Chongqing good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Chongqing scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Chongqing?
January is the most difficult month to visit Chongqing, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Chongqing in September?
The average UV index reaches 7 in September in Chongqing (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.