Chongqing
A city built up a mountainside so steep that some neighbourhoods need an escalator instead of a road, hotpot so fiery the local version comes with a mandatory warning, and a river confluence lit up at night into one of the most photographed skylines in the country.
The best time to visit Chongqing is Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F). Local time there is 06:39 (UTC+8).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 66°F · rain 4.5in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C51°F | 34mm1.3in | 10.4h10.4h | |
| February | 14°C57°F | 46mm1.8in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 19°C66°F | 115mm4.5in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 22°C72°F | 128mm5.0in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 25°C77°F | 198mm7.8in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| June | 28°C83°F | 197mm7.8in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| July | 31°C87°F | 285mm11.2in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| August | 33°C92°F | 126mm5.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 28°C82°F | 166mm6.5in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 21°C70°F | 119mm4.7in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 17°C63°F | 67mm2.6in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 11°C53°F | 32mm1.3in | 10.2h10.2h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CNY · renminbi
- Language
- Standard Chinese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Chongqing?
The best time to visit Chongqing is Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (72°F).
How warm does Chongqing get?
Typical daytime highs in Chongqing are Mar–May 22°C (72°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 22°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 12°C (53°F).
Is Chongqing expensive?
On the ground, Chongqing is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Chongqing good for?
Chongqing is good for eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, old stones and real towns.