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Chongqing weather forecast — today & tomorrow

34°

Mainly clear

High: 37° · Low: 28° · Feels like 36°

Rain expected around 17:00. Gusts up to 28 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 27% 34°
20:00 18% 33°
21:00 11% 32°
22:00 5% 32°
23:00 · 31°
00:00 · 31°
01:00 · 30°
02:00 · 30°
03:00 · 30°
04:00 · 29°
05:00 · 28°
06:00 · 28°
07:00 · 28°
08:00 · 29°
09:00 · 30°
10:00 · 32°
11:00 · 33°
12:00 5% 35°
13:00 11% 36°
14:00 18% 36°
15:00 25% 37°
16:00 32% 37°
17:00 35% 36°
18:00 31% 35°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    40° / 29°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 39%
    Wind
    26 km/h SE
    UV index
    6 · Moderate
    Sun
    6:11 / 19:46

Details

Air quality
38 Fair
PM2.5 8 · PM10 8

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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