When to visit
Chongqing?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Chongqing
Chongqing Municipality · China

The best weather in Chongqing is from March, October, November.some variation climate

Climate score
September
63

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
22–28°C
Warm nights
Feels like
25–32°C
Humid
Precipitation
154mm
Moderate rain · 15 days
Sunshine
5.8h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
78%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Overview
Score395576585039193763686944
ClimateColdColdMildHumidRainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature6–11°C7–14°C11–19°C15–23°C18–26°C22–29°C25–32°C26–34°C22–28°C16–22°C12–17°C7–12°C
Feels like4–10°C5–12°C10–19°C16–25°C20–29°C25–33°C30–38°C30–39°C25–32°C17–23°C11–17°C5–10°C
Precipitation33mm
10 days
34mm
8 days
91mm
12 days
145mm
15 days
177mm
15 days
180mm
15 days
225mm
14 days
112mm
10 days
154mm
15 days
112mm
17 days
60mm
12 days
28mm
9 days
Sunshine2.6h
☀︎ 25%
3.7h
☀︎ 33%
4.8h
☀︎ 40%
5.6h
☀︎ 43%
5.7h
☀︎ 42%
5.7h
☀︎ 40%
8.3h
☀︎ 60%
9.6h
☀︎ 73%
5.8h
☀︎ 47%
3.3h
☀︎ 29%
3.0h
☀︎ 28%
2.6h
☀︎ 25%
WindNE · 9 km/hNE · 10 km/hNE · 11 km/hNE · 11 km/hNE · 11 km/hE · 10 km/hSE · 11 km/hSE · 12 km/hNE · 11 km/hN · 10 km/hN · 10 km/hNE · 9 km/h
Humidity (%)79%76%77%78%80%82%79%71%78%82%82%80%
Day length10.5h11.1h12.0h12.9h13.6h14.0h13.8h13.2h12.3h11.5h10.7h10.3h
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chinese New Year / Spring Festival
National Day Golden Week
Chongqing Hot Pot Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
Chongqing International Marathon
Qixi Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Chinese New Year / Spring FestivalholidaySignature event
    January, February· 500k+ visitors

    This is China's most important traditional holiday, celebrated in late January or February, marking the lunar new year.…

  • National Day Golden WeekholidaySignature event
    October· 500k+ visitors

    Beginning on October 1st, this week-long national holiday sees a massive surge in domestic tourism across China. Chongqi…

  • Chongqing Hot Pot Festivalfood wine
    October, November· 50k+ visitors

    Usually held in October or November, this festival celebrates Chongqing's iconic spicy hot pot, a must-try culinary expe…

  • Dragon Boat Festivalcultural
    May, June· 5k+ visitors

    Celebrated in May or June, this ancient festival features thrilling dragon boat races on the Yangtze River and the eatin…

  • Mid-Autumn Festivalholiday
    September, October· 50k+ visitors

    This traditional harvest festival, usually in September or October, is a time for family reunions and moon gazing, often…

  • Chongqing International Marathonsports
    March· 50k+ visitors

    Held annually in March, this marathon attracts thousands of runners to Chongqing, offering a scenic route along the Yang…

  • Qixi Festivalcultural
    August· 5k+ visitors

    Often called Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi is celebrated in August and is rooted in a romantic legend. While the summer…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Chongqing?

The best time to visit Chongqing is September, March, November, October, with temperatures between 11 °C and 28 °C. The best month is September. September is low season.

What is the weather like in Chongqing?

Chongqing has a climate with an overall score of 5.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 6 °C to 34 °C.

What is the hottest month in Chongqing?

The hottest month in Chongqing is August, with average highs of 34 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Chongqing?

The rainiest month in Chongqing is July, with an average of 225 mm of precipitation.