Best time to visit Chongqing

Chongqing is located in southwestern China, on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It is surrounded by mountains and foggy all the year round. Therefore, it is also known as "Mountain City" and "Fog City". When it is the best time to visit Chongqing? What is the best season to visit Chongqing? Cuisine, night scenes, and beauty are the three major business cards of Chongqing. Chongqing is a paradise for food, especially the spicy and fragrant hot pot, which is famous all over the world.

Whether standing on the Nanshan Mountain or overlooking from the Yangtze River cableway , you can enjoy the bright night and panoramic view of the Yangtze River. In addition to the main urban area of Chongqing, the Wulong Tiankeng and Dazu Rock Carvings around Chongqing have also become famous in the past two years. They are only 2-3 hours away from Chongqing by car, but on the same day, tourists who come to Chongqing will almost always take a one-day trip to Wulong. Feel the supernatural craftsmanship of nature, and experience the exquisiteness of ancient cliff sculptures at Dazu Rock Carvings. Top China Travel offers our clients : 3 Days Chongqing to Wulong Tour and 4 Days Chongqing Dazu Rock Carving Tour.  Details please click the tour name.
 

 

► The annual average temperature in Chongqing is 18.7 °C (66 °F).

► The coldest average temperature is 5 °C (41 °F) in Jan.

► The hottest average temperature is 35 °C (95 °F) in Aug.

► The driest month is Jan when on balance 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain

► The wettest month is Jun when on balance 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain

► The average sunshine time in Jan is 1.5 hours per day

► The average sunshine time in Aug is 7.2 hours per day
 

When it is the best time to visit Chongqing? According to our experiences, the best time to visit Chongqing is from March to May, September to October each year during which the temperature is mild and comfortable, not too hot or cold. Chongqing has a humid subtropical monsoon climate so it is during th Spring season from March to May with less rainy days. The average temperature is 20℃. It is suitable to organize a Chongqing tour during that period of time.

 

September and October which belong to the autumn season are the golden months to travel most of the cities in China, the same as Chongqing. With an average temperature of 25℃, it is suitable to do sightseeing around Chongqing. No matter you travel in March to May or September to October, you are suggested to bring a thick jackets to keep warm, becasue the temperature difference is sharp between the daytime and night time.
 

Winter in Chongqing starts in November. It will become wet and cold from November to February which is the low season for traveling in Chongqing. June to August is during the hot summer days. The whole city is as hot as a furnace city with the highest temperature reaching 40℃. If you come to Chongqing during June, July and August, it is suitable to visit Wulong as it is a popular summer resort nearby Chongqing.

Climate Data Table for Chongqing