Chongqing Weather
Chongqing weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov.
Chongqing current weather
Chongqing now (local time 18:45)
20°C
Drizzle
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 95%
- Wind
- 1 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
17° – 28°C
Rain likely on 2 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Chongqing 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌧️
21°
20°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
21°
17°
💧69%
Tue
10/6
☁️
21°
18°
💧26%
Wed
10/7
☁️
28°
17°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☁️
28°
18°
💧2%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
28°
20°
💧18%
Sat
10/10
☁️
26°
20°
💧22%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
28°
20°
💧14%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
27°
20°
💧23%
Tue
10/13
⛅
27°
21°
💧42%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
27°
22°
💧53%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
23°
19°
💧61%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
19°
18°
💧56%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
21°
18°
💧49%
Best time to visit Chongqing
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Chongqing are Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is August (average high 34°C) and the coldest is January (average low 6°C).
Chongqing climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 6°C | 38 mm | 80% | -8°C |
| FebBest | 14°C | 7°C | 41 mm | 77% | -7°C |
| MarBest | 20°C | 12°C | 101 mm | 78% | -4°C |
| AprBest | 23°C | 15°C | 168 mm | 79% | -5°C |
| May | 26°C | 19°C | 192 mm | 80% | -4°C |
| Jun | 29°C | 22°C | 179 mm | 82% | -3°C |
| Jul | 32°C | 25°C | 269 mm | 80% | -1°C |
| Aug | 34°C | 26°C | 122 mm | 68% | +1°C |
| Sep | 30°C | 22°C | 169 mm | 74% | -2°C |
| OctBest | 22°C | 16°C | 112 mm | 80% | -7°C |
| NovBest | 18°C | 12°C | 62 mm | 82% | -8°C |
| Dec | 12°C | 7°C | 30 mm | 80% | -9°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Chongqing weather month by month: what to wear
Chongqing in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Chongqing is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C, around 112 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
Chongqing in NovemberBest month
November in Chongqing is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 82% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Chongqing in December
December in Chongqing is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C, around 30 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Chongqing in January
January in Chongqing is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Chongqing in FebruaryBest month
February in Chongqing is chilly: average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C, around 41 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Chongqing in MarchBest month
March in Chongqing is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Chongqing in AprilBest month
April in Chongqing is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, around 168 mm of rain (wet) and 79% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Chongqing in May
May in Chongqing is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C, around 192 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Chongqing in June
June in Chongqing is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C, around 179 mm of rain (wet) and 82% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Chongqing in July
July in Chongqing is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C, around 269 mm of rain (very wet) and 80% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Chongqing in August
August in Chongqing is hot: average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C, around 122 mm of rain (some rain) and 68% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Chongqing in September
September in Chongqing is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C, around 169 mm of rain (wet) and 74% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Chongqing?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Chongqing are Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is August (average high 34°C) and the coldest is January (average low 6°C).
›What's the weather like in Chongqing in October, and what should I wear?
October in Chongqing is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C, around 112 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
›What's the weather like in Chongqing in November, and what should I wear?
November in Chongqing is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 82% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›When is the rainy season in Chongqing?
Chongqing is wettest in July, with about 269 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 30 mm.
›How cold does Chongqing get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 12°C by day and 6°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: January.