Chongqing, Chongqing Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Chongqing get?

Chongqing gets 1179 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 147 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 86% of China.

June is the wettest month, with 213 mm. January is the driest, with 21 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 16.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 24 days, to August 29, 2022.

Chongqing weather by month

Chongqing weather in January

In January, Chongqing averages a high of 11°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. The January record high is 19°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (1970).

Chongqing weather in February

In February, Chongqing averages a high of 13°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 26% of daylight hours. The February record high is 28°C (2021) and the record low is 0°C (1972).

Chongqing weather in March

In March, Chongqing averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The March record high is 34°C (2025) and the record low is 1°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chongqing weather in April

In April, Chongqing averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 105 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The April record high is 37°C (2004) and the record low is 4°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chongqing weather in May

In May, Chongqing averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 147 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 24% of daylight hours. The May record high is 39°C (2011) and the record low is 11°C (1991).

Chongqing weather in June

In June, Chongqing averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The June record high is 39°C (2025) and the record low is 16°C (1970).

Chongqing weather in July

In July, Chongqing averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 180 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The July record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 19°C (1973).

Chongqing weather in August

In August, Chongqing averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 128 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. The August record high is 44°C (2022) and the record low is 18°C (1986).

Chongqing weather in September

In September, Chongqing averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 130 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The September record high is 42°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (1972).

Chongqing weather in October

In October, Chongqing averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 96 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2022) and the record low is 7°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chongqing weather in November

In November, Chongqing averages a high of 17°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. The November record high is 29°C (2003) and the record low is 3°C (1975). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chongqing weather in December

In December, Chongqing averages a high of 12°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The December record high is 19°C (2002) and the record low is -2°C (1975).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Chongqing

August is the sunniest month in Chongqing, with sunshine about 36% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 17%. Over the year the sun shines about 26% of daylight hours. Chongqing is cloudier than 96% of China.

Humidity peaks in June at 80% and is lowest in August at 61%.

Chongqing has about 61 days a year above 32°C. Chongqing is hotter than 83% of China.

Chongqing weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Chongqing station is 44°C, on August 19, 2022. The coldest is -2°C, on December 15, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 271 mm of rain, on July 17, 2007.

53 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Chongqing

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 7°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 15°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 17°C.

Chongqing climate questions

How much rain does Chongqing get?

Chongqing gets 1179 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 147 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Chongqing?

June is the wettest month in Chongqing, with 213 mm. January is the driest, with 21 mm.

How many rainy days does Chongqing have a year?

Chongqing has about 147 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 16.

What is the hottest month in Chongqing?

July is the warmest month in Chongqing, with an average high of 33°C.

What is the coldest month in Chongqing?

January is the coldest month in Chongqing, with an average low of 6°C.

What is the record high temperature in Chongqing?

The record high at the Chongqing station is 44°C, set on August 19, 2022. The record low is -2°C, on December 15, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Chongqing?

August is the sunniest month in Chongqing, with sunshine about 36% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Chongqing?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.