When is the best time to go to Chongqing?

When is the best time to go to Chongqing? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Chongqing are February, March, April, May, June, August, September and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May, June, July, August and September


Annual weather in Chongqing

For full information about the climate and weather in Chongqing a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 45°F/58°F
0.8in
February 50°F/63°F
0.7in
March 59°F/72°F
2.3in
April 67°F/79°F
4in
May 72°F/85°F
5.7in
June 77°F/88°F
6.3in
July 81°F/95°F
6.7in
August 83°F/95°F
5.6in
September 74°F/86°F
6.2in
October 67°F/76°F
4.1in
November 58°F/67°F
2.3in
December 49°F/58°F
0.7in


Weather and climate in Chongqing

Chongqing enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Chongqing is 77°F (ranging from 58°F in january to 95°F in august). Annual rainfall is 45in, with a minimum of 0.7in in december and a maximum of 6.7in in july.
  • In january the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains about 0.8in each month.
  • From february to june the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and it rains in june about 6.3in.
  • Between july and august the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 95°F and it rains in august about 5.6in.
  • Between the months of september and november the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 67°F and, in november, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of december the climate is correct. It is for example 58°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 1 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Chongqing

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Chongqing: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Chongqing

Find out when Chongqing has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Chongqing

  • Very low season in Chongqing
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and June.
  • Low season in Chongqing
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, July and December.
  • High season in Chongqing
    The number of visitors to Chongqing is high in: August and November.
  • Peak season in Chongqing
    The largest number of tourists visiting Chongqing is during: September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Chongqing month by month



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