The climate of Chongqing
The current climate in Chongqing features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chongqing, China.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Chongqing in recent years was 43°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Chongqing receives 1153 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Chongqing runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Chongqing?
The best time to visit Chongqing for sunny weather is March, April, July and October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chongqing. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Chongqing
The climate table of Chongqing shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 12 |
Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 17 | 81 | 115 | 134 | 202 | 87 | 122 | 187 | 118 | 45 | 22 |
UV Index | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Chongqing, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Chongqing
Yearly Temperature in Chongqing
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chongqing, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chongqing
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chongqing
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Chongqing, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Chongqing
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Average weather in Chongqing by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chongqing. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.