Chongqing weather
At 3:30 AM local time it was rain and 18°C (64°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM (4.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Chongqing sits 282 m (925 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 1.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM (4.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Chongqing weather
Is it raining in Chongqing right now?
Yes. It’s rain and 18° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM, 4 AM, 5 AM (4.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Chongqing this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–19° and lows of 15–16°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Chongqing lately?
In the past 7 days, Chongqing had 6 rainy days and 57.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chongqing?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Chongqing weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chongqing?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chongqing is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Chongqing?
June is the wettest month, with about 205 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 21 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Chongqing?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Chongqing have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Jul is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Chongqing weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months