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Chongqing, China · Temperate

Chongqing in March: go or not?

Tough period. Chongqing in March only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 29.56°N · 106.55°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Chongqing · March
4.4
11–19°
Temperature
46%
Rain
2h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Moderate rain☔ Indoor sights
Photo : Andrea Sun via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Chongqing. Temperatures rise (19.0°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 46.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

March ranks 7 out of 12 months in Chongqing. Compared to February: +9°F daytime, 16 pts more rainy days, +1.1h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 79
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Is March the right month?

The best month in Chongqing is September (7.6/10), 3.2 pts higher than March.

See September →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Chongqing, largest municipality in China in the heart of the south-west on the Yangtze River : 32 million inhabitants in metropolitan area + direct municipality status (equivalent Beijing-Shanghai-Tianjin) = largest urban zone in the world by administrative area 31,700 sq miles (larger than Austria). " Mountain-City " (Shancheng 山城) built on steep hills overlooking the Yangtze-Jialing confluence, cyberpunk cinematographic atmosphere with skyscrapers on stairs, monorail crossing buildings, urban escalators.

Read Gilles' full review →

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Plan your trip

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 +2.57°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 93°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 52°F
🌧️Rainiest month April · 56%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
Indoor sights Year-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is Chongqing ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
China
Temperate climate with a 7.6 → 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?
June is the best month with 84°F highs, 72°F lows, 3.3h of sunshine and 54.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Chongqing get in June?
Chongqing averages 3.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
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 June?
In June, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
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 June with a score of 7.1/10.
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 March?
The average UV index reaches 5 in March in Chongqing (moderate), with about 11.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.