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Chongqing weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Chongqing — consider March–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 34°C, lows near 26°C, and about 11.3 days with rain.

3.2 · Poortravel score for August
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Avg high
34°C
Avg low
26°C
Rainfall
113 mm
Rain days
11.3
Sunshine
9.8 h/day
Daylight
13.1 h

What to pack for Chongqing in August

  • light, breathable clothing
  • sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
  • a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 69%; max daily wind around 12 km/h.

How August compares

January: 4.9/10 JFebruary: 6.7/10 FMarch: 7.8/10 MApril: 7.1/10 AMay: 7.1/10 MJune: 5.5/10 JJuly: 3.3/10 JAugust: 3.2/10 ASeptember: 5.9/10 SOctober: 7.1/10 ONovember: 7.7/10 NDecember: 5.5/10 D

Best months in Chongqing: March–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Chongqing guide.

Chongqing in August: the details

In August, Chongqing sees average daytime highs of 34°C (94°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (79°F). Rainfall totals roughly 113 mm across 11.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.8 hours per day with 13.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 69%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Chongqing, China (29.56, 106.56) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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