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Qianjiang, 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 Qianjiang, Chongqing?
Qianjiang, Chongqing gets 1389 mm of precipitation a year over about 162 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 30°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Subtropical monsoon climate
Qianjiang, Chongqing has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 8°C in January to 30°C in August. June is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 3° | 9° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 29° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 21° |
How much rain does Qianjiang get?
Qianjiang gets 1389 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 162 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 98% of China.
June is the wettest month, with 244 mm. December is the driest, with 24 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 17.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 22 days, to August 27, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Qianjiang got 277 mm of rain, against a normal of 1389 mm for those months. September 2026 had the most, with 146 mm.
Qianjiang weather by month
Qianjiang weather in January
In January, Qianjiang averages a high of 8°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2002) and the record low is -8°C (1970).
Qianjiang weather in February
In February, Qianjiang averages a high of 10°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 28°C (2009) and the record low is -6°C (1974).
Qianjiang weather in March
In March, Qianjiang averages a high of 14°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2025) and the record low is -2°C (1974).
Qianjiang weather in April
In April, Qianjiang averages a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 122 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 33°C (2004) and the record low is -2°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Qianjiang weather in May
In May, Qianjiang averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 213 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (1988) and the record low is 4°C (2014). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Qianjiang weather in June
In June, Qianjiang averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 244 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 36°C (1981) and the record low is 12°C (1981).
Qianjiang weather in July
In July, Qianjiang averages a high of 30°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 193 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (2024) and the record low is 14°C (1992).
Qianjiang weather in August
In August, Qianjiang averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 156 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 31% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (1981) and the record low is 14°C (1984).
Qianjiang weather in September
In September, Qianjiang averages a high of 26°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 36°C (2024) and the record low is 11°C (1997). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Qianjiang weather in October
In October, Qianjiang averages a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 33°C (2022) and the record low is 4°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Qianjiang weather in November
In November, Qianjiang averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (1979) and the record low is -3°C (2022).
Qianjiang weather in December
In December, Qianjiang averages a high of 10°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 21°C (1972) and the record low is -6°C (2018).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Qianjiang
September is the sunniest month in Qianjiang, with estimated sunshine of 32% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 14%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 23% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Qianjiang is cloudier than 98% of China.
Humidity peaks in June at 83% and is lowest in December at 77%.
Qianjiang has about 21 days a year above 32°C. Qianjiang is cooler than 58% of China.
First and last freeze in Qianjiang
The first fall freeze in Qianjiang typically comes around December 14, and the last spring freeze around February 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 295 days.
Qianjiang weather records
These records cover YOUYANG during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Qianjiang station is 38°C, on August 8, 1981. The coldest is -8°C, on January 6, 1970.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 245 mm of precipitation, on June 2, 2022.
46 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.1°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Qianjiang
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 9°C and lows near 3°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 11°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 8° | 34 mm | 12 | 81% | 26% | 22° | -8° |
| February | 3° | 10° | 38 mm | 11 | 82% | 19% | 28° | -6° |
| March | 7° | 14° | 69 mm | 15 | 80% | 19% | 31° | -2° |
| April | 12° | 20° | 122 mm | 16 | 79% | 20% | 33° | -2° |
| May | 16° | 24° | 213 mm | 17 | 80% | 18% | 36° | 4° |
| June | 19° | 27° | 244 mm | 17 | 83% | 14% | 36° | 12° |
| July | 22° | 30° | 193 mm | 14 | 81% | 19% | 38° | 14° |
| August | 21° | 30° | 156 mm | 13 | 78% | 31% | 38° | 14° |
| September | 18° | 26° | 116 mm | 11 | 79% | 32% | 36° | 11° |
| October | 13° | 20° | 116 mm | 15 | 81% | 23% | 33° | 4° |
| November | 8° | 16° | 64 mm | 11 | 81% | 28% | 27° | -3° |
| December | 3° | 10° | 24 mm | 10 | 77% | 29% | 21° | -6° |
Station: YOUYANG, 78 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; 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.
Qianjiang climate questions
How much rain does Qianjiang get?
Qianjiang gets 1389 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 162 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Qianjiang?
June is the wettest month in Qianjiang, with 244 mm. December is the driest, with 24 mm.
How many rainy days does Qianjiang have a year?
Qianjiang has about 162 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 17.
What is the hottest month in Qianjiang?
July is the warmest month in Qianjiang, with an average high of 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Qianjiang?
January is the coldest month in Qianjiang, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Qianjiang?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Qianjiang station is 38°C, set on August 8, 1981. The record low is -8°C, on January 6, 1970.
What is the sunniest month in Qianjiang?
September is the sunniest month in Qianjiang, with estimated sunshine of 32% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Qianjiang?
The first fall freeze in Qianjiang typically comes around December 14. The last spring freeze is around February 22.
What is the best time to visit Qianjiang?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.