Best time to visit Chongqing: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Chongqing are Apr and May.
Best months
Apr and May
Peak season
Apr and May
Off season
Jul, Aug and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 5.7°C – 12.1°C
Rain: 37mm
Sunshine: 3.6h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Feb
Temp: 7.1°C – 13.8°C
Rain: 29mm
Sunshine: 3.6h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Mar
Temp: 10.8°C – 18.6°C
Rain: 87mm
Sunshine: 5.3h/day
Visit score: 6/10
Apr
BestTemp: 16.3°C – 24.5°C
Rain: 211mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 7/10
May
BestTemp: 19.3°C – 27.1°C
Rain: 186mm
Sunshine: 7h/day
Visit score: 7/10
Jun
Temp: 21.9°C – 28.9°C
Rain: 194mm
Sunshine: 6.7h/day
Visit score: 6.9/10
Jul
Temp: 25.4°C – 33.3°C
Rain: 287mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Aug
Temp: 26.3°C – 34.8°C
Rain: 134mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Sep
Temp: 23.8°C – 32°C
Rain: 166mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Oct
Temp: 17.6°C – 23.4°C
Rain: 165mm
Sunshine: 4.7h/day
Visit score: 6.4/10
Nov
Temp: 12.6°C – 17.9°C
Rain: 81mm
Sunshine: 3.7h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Dec
Temp: 7.6°C – 12.7°C
Rain: 33mm
Sunshine: 3h/day
Visit score: 5.2/10
When to go, and when not to
April and May stand out as the best months to visit, with highs around 24.5C to 27.1C and sunshine reaching 7.0 hours a day, more than the cooler months earlier in the year. Rain is present but not at its heaviest, which helps make these two months the peak season.
The trade-off for visiting in peak season is higher demand during April and May, while later months bring more extreme weather: July has the heaviest rain at 287mm, and August is the hottest month with highs of 34.8C. Travelers who prefer quieter, cheaper conditions can look to the off-season months of July, August, and December, accepting either intense heat and rain or cooler, duller winter skies in exchange for lower costs.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.