Wushan, 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 Wushan, Chongqing?

Wushan, Chongqing gets 1463 mm of precipitation a year over about 156 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).

Humid subtropical climate

Wushan, Chongqing has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 9°C in January to 32°C in August. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

SeasonMonthsAvg lowAvg high
WinterDec–Feb4°10°
SpringMar–May13°22°
SummerJun–Aug22°31°
AutumnSep–Nov14°22°

How much rain does Wushan get?

Wushan gets 1463 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 156 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 94% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 268 mm. December is the driest, with 28 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 16.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 33 days, to August 29, 2022.

From October 2025 to September 2026 Wushan got 465 mm of rain, against a normal of 1463 mm for those months. July 2026 had the most, with 326 mm.

Monthly rainfall, October 2025 to September 2026, in millimetres Oct 2025 no data Nov no data Dec no data Jan 2026 no data Feb no data Mar no data Apr no data May no data Jun no data Jul 326 Aug 82 Sep 57
Monthly rainfall, October 2025 to September 2026, in millimetres. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal. A month with no bar has no report.
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Wushan weather by month

Wushan weather in January

In January, Wushan averages a high of 9°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 21°C (2002) and the record low is -12°C (1977).

Wushan weather in February

In February, Wushan averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (2021) and the record low is -7°C (1972).

Wushan weather in March

In March, Wushan averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2025) and the record low is -1°C (1986).

Wushan weather in April

In April, Wushan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 129 mm of precipitation over about 15 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 1°C (1972). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wushan weather in May

In May, Wushan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 187 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (2011) and the record low is 9°C (1990). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wushan weather in June

In June, Wushan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 215 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is 13°C (1992).

Wushan weather in July

In July, Wushan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 268 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (1971) and the record low is 16°C (1989).

Wushan weather in August

In August, Wushan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 156 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 16°C (2012).

Wushan weather in September

In September, Wushan averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 142 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (2024) and the record low is 12°C (1972).

Wushan weather in October

In October, Wushan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 116 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (2022) and the record low is 5°C (1986). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Wushan weather in November

In November, Wushan averages a high of 16°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (2023) and the record low is -1°C (1995).

Wushan weather in December

In December, Wushan averages a high of 10°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 20°C (1974) and the record low is -4°C (1975).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Wushan

September is the sunniest month in Wushan, with estimated sunshine of 36% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 20%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 28% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Wushan is cloudier than 94% of China.

Humidity peaks in July at 80% and is lowest in April at 73%.

Wushan has about 53 days a year above 32°C. Wushan is hotter than 80% of China.

First and last freeze in Wushan

The first fall freeze in Wushan typically comes around December 18, and the last spring freeze around February 6. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 315 days.

Wushan weather records

These records cover ENSHI during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.

The hottest temperature on record at the Wushan station is 41°C, on August 15, 2022. The coldest is -12°C, on January 30, 1977.

The wettest day in the available station history brought 228 mm of precipitation, on June 17, 1980.

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

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Wushan

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 10°C and lows near 4°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 13°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 22°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 14°C.

Monthly climate

MonthAverage lowAverage highPrecipRain daysHumidityEstimated sunshineRecord highRecord low
January3°9°33 mm1177%32%21°-12°
February4°12°43 mm1176%26%27°-7°
March8°16°73 mm1374%27%33°-1°
April13°22°129 mm1573%24%37°1°
May17°26°187 mm1675%21%37°9°
June21°29°215 mm1577%20%38°13°
July23°32°268 mm1580%22%41°16°
August23°32°156 mm1276%33%41°16°
September19°28°142 mm1276%36%40°12°
October14°22°116 mm1478%26%34°5°
November9°16°74 mm1279%33%27°-1°
December4°10°28 mm1076%32%20°-4°

Station: ENSHI, 97 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.

Wushan climate questions

How much rain does Wushan get?

Wushan gets 1463 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 156 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Wushan?

July is the wettest month in Wushan, with 268 mm. December is the driest, with 28 mm.

How many rainy days does Wushan have a year?

Wushan has about 156 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 16.

What is the hottest month in Wushan?

July is the warmest month in Wushan, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Wushan?

January is the coldest month in Wushan, with an average low of 3°C.

What is the record high temperature in Wushan?

Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Wushan station is 41°C, set on August 15, 2022. The record low is -12°C, on January 30, 1977.

What is the sunniest month in Wushan?

September is the sunniest month in Wushan, with estimated sunshine of 36% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Wushan?

The first fall freeze in Wushan typically comes around December 18. The last spring freeze is around February 6.

What is the best time to visit Wushan?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.