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Nanjin, Chongqing Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Nanjin, Chongqing?
Nanjin, Chongqing gets 1179 mm of precipitation a year over about 147 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Humid subtropical climate
Nanjin, Chongqing has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 10°C in January to 34°C in August. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 23° |
How much rain does Nanjin get?
Nanjin 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.
Nanjin weather by month
Nanjin weather in January
In January, Nanjin averages a high of 11°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 19°C (2024) and the record low is -1°C (1970).
Nanjin weather in February
In February, Nanjin averages a high of 13°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 28°C (2021) and the record low is 0°C (1972).
Nanjin weather in March
In March, Nanjin averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Nanjin weather in April
In April, Nanjin averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 105 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Nanjin weather in May
In May, Nanjin averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 147 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 25% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2011) and the record low is 11°C (1991).
Nanjin weather in June
In June, Nanjin averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 39°C (2025) and the record low is 16°C (1970).
Nanjin weather in July
In July, Nanjin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 180 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 19°C (1973).
Nanjin weather in August
In August, Nanjin averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 128 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (2022) and the record low is 18°C (1986).
Nanjin weather in September
In September, Nanjin averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 130 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (1972).
Nanjin weather in October
In October, Nanjin averages a high of 22°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 96 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Nanjin weather in November
In November, Nanjin averages a high of 17°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
Nanjin weather in December
In December, Nanjin averages a high of 12°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 24% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 19°C (2002) and the record low is -2°C (1975).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nanjin
August is the sunniest month in Nanjin, with estimated sunshine of 35% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 18%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 26% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Nanjin is cloudier than 96% of China.
Humidity peaks in October at 82% and is lowest in August at 62%.
Nanjin has about 61 days a year above 32°C. Nanjin is hotter than 83% of China.
Nanjin weather records
These records cover CHONGQING during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Nanjin station is 44°C, on August 19, 2022. The coldest is -2°C, on December 15, 1975.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 271 mm of precipitation, 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 Nanjin
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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 11° | 21 mm | 9 | 78% | 26% | 19° | -1° |
| February | 8° | 13° | 23 mm | 8 | 74% | 26% | 28° | 0° |
| March | 11° | 18° | 58 mm | 11 | 71% | 29% | 34° | 1° |
| April | 16° | 24° | 105 mm | 14 | 74% | 24% | 37° | 4° |
| May | 19° | 27° | 147 mm | 16 | 75% | 25% | 39° | 11° |
| June | 22° | 29° | 213 mm | 16 | 80% | 18% | 39° | 16° |
| July | 25° | 33° | 180 mm | 12 | 75% | 28% | 41° | 19° |
| August | 25° | 33° | 128 mm | 11 | 62% | 35% | 44° | 18° |
| September | 21° | 29° | 130 mm | 13 | 70% | 33% | 42° | 14° |
| October | 17° | 22° | 96 mm | 16 | 82% | 20% | 37° | 7° |
| November | 12° | 17° | 53 mm | 11 | 80% | 27% | 29° | 3° |
| December | 8° | 12° | 25 mm | 10 | 78% | 24% | 19° | -2° |
Station: CHONGQING, 49 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Nanjin climate questions
How much rain does Nanjin get?
Nanjin gets 1179 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 147 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Nanjin?
June is the wettest month in Nanjin, with 213 mm. January is the driest, with 21 mm.
How many rainy days does Nanjin have a year?
Nanjin has about 147 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 16.
What is the hottest month in Nanjin?
July is the warmest month in Nanjin, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Nanjin?
January is the coldest month in Nanjin, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Nanjin?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Nanjin 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 Nanjin?
August is the sunniest month in Nanjin, with estimated sunshine of 35% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Nanjin?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.