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Chongqing Climate

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Chongqing arguably has one of the most unpleasant climates in the country, situated in the subtropical zone and fostering an intensive and moist atmosphere. Its climate features: unstable temperature in the early morning of spring; very hot and drought in summer; cool and rainy in autumn; warm and foggy with little snow in winter. When spring and summer meet, it often rains at night, thus the city is famous for its "night rain in the Ba mountains". However, most days are foggy in winter and spring. The annual average foggy days are 100-150. Hence, Chongqing is also called "foggy city". Besides, Chongqing is also known

as one of the "three hottest cities" in China, the other two being Wuhan and Nanjing. Because Chongqing is surrounded by mountains, it's difficult to see the sun. With misty weather and drizzle, Chongqing's girls are the most beautiful in China. Spring and winter are the best seasons to visit here and the rainy autumnal season is best avoided. Bring light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts and sandals if you come in summer. Also, remember to take your umbrella, sunglasses, and suntan lotion to avoid the heat of the "burning furnace".

Details of Chongqing weather forecast, such as the average, maximum and minimum statistics of temperatures and rainfalls
MonthAverage High( F)Average High ( C)Average Low ( F)Average Low ( C)Rain(in)Rain(mm)
January48/5310/1340/455/70.7/0.8 15/21
February53/5712/1542/466/80.8/0.920/26
March62/6617/2049/5410/131.5/1.640/46
April72/7622/2557/6114/173.5/3.691/95
May77/8226/2963/6818/206.1/6.2151/155
June83/8828/3169/7421/246.7/6.8170/175
July90/9532/3574/7923/266.0/6.1151/155
August91/9633/3675/7823/254.7/4.8121/125
September81/8527/3068/7220/235.5/5.6140/145
October70/7421/2459/6415/183.7/3.894/100
November61/6516/1953/5510/131.9/244/50
December52/5711/1544/486/90.8/0.920/26

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User Comments

Name:Chongqing Weather Reply

What's the best season to travel Chongqing? I plan to take Cruise on Yangtze River. I want to arrive in Chongqing in the morning and head to the cruise after a simple visit.

Name:Re: Chongqing Weather

Spring and winter are the best seasons to visit Chongqing and the rainy autumn is best to be avoided.