Climate of Chongqing, China
Area-weighted average across Chongqing. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Chongqing, a subdivision of China, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in August, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in to 190 mm / 7.5 in depending on the season (1233 mm / 48.5 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6°C40.3°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| February | 6.3°C43.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
| March | 10.3°C50.5°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| April | 15.8°C60.4°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| June | 22.8°C73°F | 181 mm7.1″ | — |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 190 mm7.5″ | — |
| August | 25.6°C78.1°F | 152 mm6″ | — |
| September | 21.2°C70.2°F | 159 mm6.3″ | — |
| October | 16.1°C61°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| November | 11.2°C52.2°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | 6.4°C43.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chongqing?
Chongqing, China does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is August at 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is January at 20 mm / 0.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Chongqing?
Chongqing, China has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 1233 mm / 48.5 in, with the wettest month being July (190 mm / 7.5 in) and the driest January (20 mm / 0.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Chongqing?
The hottest month in Chongqing is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Chongqing?
The coldest month in Chongqing is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 4.6°C / 40.3°F.
When does it rain most in Chongqing?
The wettest month in Chongqing is July, averaging about 190 mm / 7.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 20 mm / 0.8 in.