Chongqing Weather

Chongqing Weather and What is the best time to visit?

Chongqing has a subtropical monsoon humid climate. Spring and winter are considered the most suitable seasons to visit Chongqing. In spring, Chongqing is full of vitality and the temperature is pleasant. Winter in Chongqing is warm, with the temperature rarely dropping below zero, though it can be rather humid. During this time, people can go to soak in hot springs as Chongqing is also renowned as the "Hot Spring Capital".

Wuhan Average Climate by Month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High(℃)	12.32	16.41	21.74	24.93	27.19	27.63	34.61	37.55	33.19	21.19	15.86	11.24
High(℉)	54.18	61.54	71.13	76.87	80.94	81.73	94.30	99.59	91.74	70.14	60.55	52.23
Low (℃)	9.39	9.59	14.94	18.70	20.10	22.33	27.32	28.68	27.37	17.68	15.18	8.24
Low(℉)	48.90	49.26	58.89	65.66	68.18	72.19	81.18	83.62	81.27	63.82	59.32	46.83

Spring

Weather: Spring, from March to May, brings milder temperatures. These months combine with moderate rainfall to create an ideal environment for outdoor activities.

Clothing: If you choose to travel to Chongqing in spring, wear comfortable clothes such as single-layer cotton-linen short suits, T-shirts, thin denim shirts and pants, casual wear during the day，and wear a windbreaker, a jacket or a thin sweater at night.

Things to do: If you choose to go to Chongqing in spring, you can go to Ciqikou Ancient Town and visit traditional handicraft shops, and taste local snacks such as crispy mahua (fried dough) and tangyuan with different fillings. You can also observe the leisurely lifestyle of the locals and learn about Chongqing's long history and unique folk culture.

Summer

Weather: Summer nights have the least amount of fog, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the beautiful night view of Chongqing.

Clothing: You can wear your fashionable shorts or short skirts, and a thin T-shirt is also necessary, which helps your body to dissipate heat. Wear sunglasses when going out to block the strong sunlight.

Things to do: In summer, Chongqing nights become lively. You can take a night cruise on the Yangtze River and enjoy the magnificent night view of Chongqing. You can also go to Chongqing the 9th Street to eat authentic Chongqing food, and you can also feel the warmth and friendliness of the locals.

Autumn

Weather: Autumn in Chongqing often sees night rains, making it unsuitable for night-time outings.

Clothing: The temperature in Chongqing is still hot in autumn, so you can choose to wear a breathable T-shirt. Wear a pair of well-fitting jeans or casual pants with a pair of fashionable waterproof boots, which is both practical and fashionable.

Things to do: Autumn is the best time to visit Hongya Cave. The unique stilt houses in Hongya Cave are even more charming in the autumn scenery. You can explore the traditional shops, taste the food or experience leisure activities. At night, the lights of Hongya Cave are turned on, creating a fairy-tale scene.

Winter

Weather: Winter in Chongqing is warm, with the temperature rarely dropping below zero, though it can be rather humid.

Clothing: You can choose a long-sleeved base shirt or heating underwear with good warmth retention, match it with a sweater or knitted sweater, and wear a light down jacket or thick windbreaker on the outside to ensure a certain degree of windproof and warmth retention.

Things to do: In winter, you can choose to go to Fairy Mountain Forest Park to experience exciting skiing and enjoy the beautiful snow scenery. After that, go to Chongqing's hot spring resorts to take a hot spring bath and relieve the fatigue of the journey.