Chongqing Weather 2025 & Best Time to Visit Chongqing

Chongqing is a great destination to visit all year round. However, mid-September to next mid-June is most recommended since the temperatures are pleasant for both indoor and outdoor visits.

For a picturesque Three Gorges view, the best times are from April to May and from late October to mid-December. You can take a Yangtze River cruise to see splendid natural scenery of blossom peach flowers or vibrant autumn foliage adorning the riverbank mountains.

To avoid too many crowds, you're suggested to skip Chinese public holidays and summer school holidays (July - August). Besides, if you want to have a more budget-friendly trip, then consider visiting during the off-season from November to January as many scenic spots offer discounted tickets.

Chongqing, a subtropical inland city surrounded by mountains, is overall warm, humid, and foggy. The annual temperature is 19.5°C (2.8 - 24.2°C) and the temperature from August to mid-September is high, earning Chongqing the name of one of the "Three Furnace Cities". In contrast, December to February are the coldest months.

As one of the highest-humidity areas in China, Chongqing has 100+ rainy days (1,000-1,400mm of annual rainfall) throughout the year, occurring mainly from May to September. Besides, it has 100+ foggy days, primarily from October to next January, which makes it the “capital of fog”.

The weather at this time can be unpredictably sunny or foggy, warm or a bit cold. The average daytime temperature is 22.5°C (15 - 28°C), while at night it is 15.9°C (5 - 17°C). The total rainfall during this season amounts to 148mm, with an average humidity of 60.7%.

Things to Do: All attractions and activities in Chongqing.
Packing & Wearing Tips: Long-sleeved shirts, thick wind coats, thick sweaters, long pants, and an umbrella.

It's hot and muggy during this period. The average temperature of the daytime is 28.7°C (28.2 – 30.6°C) and 18.2°C (15.9 - 20.1°C) at night while the highest temperature is 43°C. Total rainfall is 258mm, and the humidity averages 68.7%.

Things to Do: Indoor activities all day; outdoor attractions (before 10:00; after 18:00); Wulong Karst trip; night view.
Packing & Wearing Tips: Short-sleeved shirts, shorts or skirts, sunscreen, sunglasses, and an umbrella.

This time presents a pleasant climate as the heat gradually diminishes. The average temperature is a comfortable 17.4 °C (9.3 - 25.6°C) by day and 8.3 °C (1 - 14°C) at night, with a total rainfall of 140mm and a humidity level of 70.3%.

Things to Do: All attractions and activities in Chongqing (esp. Yangtze River Cruise).
Packing & Wearing Tips: Long pants, wind coats, light jackets, thin sweaters, sunscreen, and an umbrella.

December to February are the months with the lowest temperature in Chongqing but snowfall is rare in Chongqing downtown. The average temperature in Chongqing is 9°C (7.8 - 10.1°C) during the day and 1°C (0-2°C) at night, accompanied by a total rainfall of 25mm and an average humidity of 59%.

Things to Do: All attractions and activities in Chongqing (esp. Jinfo Mountain snow view, delicious hotpot, hot spring bath).
Packing & Wearing Tips: Warm sweaters, thick jackets, long pants, scarves, gloves, and an umbrella.

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