CN Chongqing, China

Chongqing
Which Season to Choose?

Chongqing, misty megacity — mountain city on the Yangtze, hot-pot gastronomy and gateway to the Three Gorges.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 29.56°N 106.55°E
SeptemberBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
51%Rainy days

When to visit Chongqing?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–82°F in September
🌧 Least rain
51% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (32%)
📅 Best score
7.4/10

Chongqing weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌫️ January43°F52°F32%0.0in1.8h4.0/10
⛅ February45°F57°F30%0.0in4.1h4.5/10
🌦️ March52°F66°F46%0.1in5.5h6.2/10
🌦️ April59°F73°F56%0.2in7.6h7.1/10
⛅ May66°F79°F55%0.2in8.1h7.2/10
🌦️ June72°F84°F54%0.2in7.9h7.2/10
🌤️ July77°F90°F48%0.3in10.9h7.2/10
🌤️ August79°F93°F39%0.1in11.5h7.1/10
🌦️ September72°F82°F51%0.2in7.7h7.4/10
🌦️ October61°F70°F55%0.2in3.0h5.7/10
⛅ November54°F64°F39%0.1in2.6h5.2/10
⛅ December45°F54°F24%0.0in1.5h4.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable

Average 23°F, 52% rainy days, 7.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 32°F, 47% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 22°F, 48% rainy days, 4.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 12°F, 29% rainy days, 2.5h sunshine/day. Score: 4.2/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

September is ideal with 51% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 32% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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