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Chongqing weather forecast — today & tomorrow

16°

Partly cloudy

High: 18° · Low: 15° · Feels like 16°

Partly cloudy.

Hourly forecast

Now · 16°
22:00 1% 15°
23:00 2% 16°
00:00 1% 16°
01:00 1% 16°
02:00 · 16°
03:00 · 16°
04:00 · 16°
05:00 · 16°
06:00 · 16°
07:00 · 16°
08:00 · 16°
09:00 · 17°
10:00 · 18°
11:00 · 19°
12:00 · 20°
13:00 · 20°
14:00 · 20°
15:00 · 20°
16:00 · 19°
17:00 · 19°
18:00 2% 18°
19:00 4% 18°
20:00 6% 18°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    20° / 14°
    Precipitation
    14 mm · 100%
    Wind
    17 km/h W
    UV index
    1 · Low
    Sun
    7:05 / 18:06

Details

Air quality
61 Poor
PM2.5 52 · PM10 56

Chongqing's Climate

Set at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers within a mountain basin, Chongqing has a humid subtropical climate and is known as one of China's 'furnace' cities. Summer from July to August is brutally hot, with highs often topping 35–38°C and high humidity as the basin traps heat. Winters from December to February are mild but damp, around 6–12°C, famous for thick fog and very little sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Chongqing called a 'furnace' city?

Lying in a mountain-ringed basin along the Yangtze, hot and humid air gets trapped, making July and August extremely sweltering with highs commonly 35–38°C and sometimes higher.

What are the hottest months in Chongqing?

July and August are the peak, with prolonged heatwaves, high humidity and warm nights that make the air feel intensely stifling.

Is Chongqing very foggy?

Yes, Chongqing is renowned as a 'fog city', especially in autumn and winter when dense fog forms frequently and sunshine is scarce.

When is the best time to visit Chongqing?

Spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) are the most pleasant, avoiding the fierce summer heat and the grey damp of winter.

Nearby locations

ShanghaiBeijingGuangzhouShenzhenChengduTianjinWuhanDongguan

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