When to go · Chongqing, China
Best Time to Visit Chongqing
The sweet spot for Chongqing is October, November and March. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, November, March
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, May, December
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
July, August
Wettest is July (252mm)
Chongqing weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 33mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Feb | 15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 45°F | 41mm | cool, mostly dry |
| MarBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 130mm | mild, wet |
| Apr | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 141mm | warm, wet |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 185mm | warm, wet |
| Jun | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 159mm | hot, wet |
| Jul | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 252mm | hot, very wet |
| Aug | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 170mm | very hot, wet |
| Sep | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 72°F | 191mm | hot, wet |
| OctBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 17°C / 63°F | 106mm | warm, some rain |
| NovBEST | 18°C / 64°F | 12°C / 54°F | 59mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Dec | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 30mm | cool, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Chongqing plans around the seasons for you.