Climate normals · 1970–2000
Chongqing Climate
Chongqing is a city in China (33) with a population of about 7,457,599. Its average annual temperature is 18.7°C (66°F), with roughly 1142 mm of rain per year.
18.7°C
Avg Temp
1142
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Chongqing Climate
Chongqing has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F) and receives about 1142 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.7°C
Avg Temp
1142
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 47° | 18 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 19 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 38 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 84 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 147 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 175 mm |
| July | 29° / 83° | 192 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 157 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 148 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 92 mm |
| November | 14° / 58° | 49 mm |
| December | 10° / 49° | 23 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chongqing
The most comfortable months to visit Chongqing are typically April, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Chongqing are typically April, October and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Chongqing, China has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C and about 1142 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Chongqing average about 33°C (92°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.