Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 3 today — low. Minimal sun protection is needed for most outdoor activity.

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

Chongqing Weather Radar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Chongqing?

The hottest month in Chongqing is typically August, with daytime highs averaging around 34.2°C (94°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 25.9°C (79°F).

What is the coldest month in Chongqing?

The coldest month in Chongqing is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 5.7°C (42°F) and daytime highs near 11.3°C (52°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Chongqing have a rainy season?

Chongqing doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. July is the wettest month on average (about 231 mm), while December is the driest (about 29 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Chongqing?

The best time to visit Chongqing is typically October to November, when daytime highs average a comfortable 19.8°C (68°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 92 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Chongqing's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Chongqing's air quality index (AQI) is 68, rated "Moderate", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is acceptable, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice minor effects.

Atmospheric Details

Wind

4 km/h

SW · Light Breeze · Max 10 km/h

Humidity

79 %

High · feels muggy

UV Index

Moderate

Visibility

16 km

Excellent

Pressure

990 hPa

Low · change likely

Dew Point

18°C

Somewhat humid

Today vs Normal

26°C-4° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 30°C.

21 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 3 today — low. Minimal sun protection is needed for most outdoor activity.

Health effects can be felt by sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart conditions. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.