Chongqing · WinterMonth summary
Chongqing weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 52°F
🌧 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: January is a difficult time for Chongqing. September (7.4/10) is much more favourable.
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°F 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-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 43°F | 52°F | 32% | 0.0in | 1.8h | 4.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 45°F | 57°F | 30% | 0.0in | 4.1h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 52°F | 66°F | 46% | 0.1in | 5.5h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 59°F | 73°F | 56% | 0.2in | 7.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 66°F | 79°F | 55% | 0.2in | 8.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 54% | 0.2in | 7.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 77°F | 90°F | 48% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 93°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 72°F | 82°F | 51% | 0.2in | 7.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 61°F | 70°F | 55% | 0.2in | 3.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 54°F | 64°F | 39% | 0.1in | 2.6h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 45°F | 54°F | 24% | 0.0in | 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 52°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 52°F daytime and 43°F at night. 1.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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