Climate of Chongqing, Chongqing, China
Point-value climate at Chongqing (Chongqing, China). Population approximately 6,461,000.
Located in Chongqing, China, Chongqing has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 6,461,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 7.3°C / 45.1°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in August, with rainfall varying from 19 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 184 mm / 7.2 in (July) — about 1138 mm / 44.8 in across the year. Chongqing is the capital of Chongqing. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chongqing's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3°C45.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | 8.9°C48°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| March | 13°C55.4°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| April | 18.1°C64.6°F | 87 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 22.2°C72°F | 149 mm5.9″ | — |
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 173 mm6.8″ | — |
| July | 27.7°C81.9°F | 184 mm7.2″ | — |
| August | 28°C82.4°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 149 mm5.9″ | — |
| October | 18.2°C64.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | 13.5°C56.3°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| December | 8.7°C47.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chongqing?
Chongqing does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Chongqing's warmest month is August at an average of 28°C / 82.4°F, and its driest month is January with about 19 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Chongqing?
Chongqing, in Chongqing, China, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 7.3°C / 45.1°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1138 mm / 44.8 in, with the wettest month being July (184 mm / 7.2 in) and the driest January (19 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Chongqing in August?
The average temperature in Chongqing in August is 28°C / 82.4°F, with rainfall of about 152 mm / 6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Chongqing?
The driest month in Chongqing is January, with about 19 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 7.3°C / 45.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Chongqing?
The wettest month in Chongqing is July, with approximately 184 mm / 7.2 in of average monthly rainfall.