Chongqing weather in July
In July, Chongqing sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 166 mm of rain across 14.6 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 34°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 54 min at the start of July to 13 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Chongqing's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chongqing's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 166 mm
- 14.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 6:08 AM – 7:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.1
- out of 10
Chongqing is administrative center of Chongqing municipality.
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM2.5 37.2 µg/m³ · 2018
- Founded
- 1929
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 34°C by the end.
A typical July day in Chongqing reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 24 |
| 2 | 31 | 24 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 |
| 5 | 31 | 24 |
| 6 | 31 | 24 |
| 7 | 31 | 25 |
| 8 | 32 | 25 |
| 9 | 32 | 25 |
| 10 | 32 | 25 |
| 11 | 32 | 25 |
| 12 | 32 | 25 |
| 13 | 32 | 25 |
| 14 | 32 | 25 |
| 15 | 33 | 25 |
| 16 | 33 | 25 |
| 17 | 33 | 25 |
| 18 | 33 | 25 |
| 19 | 33 | 26 |
| 20 | 33 | 26 |
| 21 | 33 | 26 |
| 22 | 34 | 26 |
| 23 | 34 | 26 |
| 24 | 34 | 26 |
| 25 | 34 | 26 |
| 26 | 34 | 26 |
| 27 | 34 | 26 |
| 28 | 34 | 26 |
| 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 30 | 34 | 26 |
| 31 | 34 | 26 |
How July really feels in Chongqing
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Chongqing weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° / 6° | 28 | 7.6 | 10.3 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 13° / 8° | 33 | 8.8 | 10.9 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 18° / 11° | 72 | 13.2 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 23° / 16° | 117 | 15 | 12.7 | 5.7 |
| May | 27° / 19° | 163 | 16.1 | 13.5 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 173 | 15.7 | 13.9 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 33° / 25° | 166 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 33° / 25° | 147 | 14.2 | 13.1 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 118 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 22° / 17° | 107 | 16.3 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 17° / 12° | 72 | 11.6 | 10.5 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 12° / 8° | 37 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 |
| Cloudier (%) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 81 |
| 2 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | 19 | 81 |
| 4 | 20 | 80 |
| 5 | 20 | 80 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 24 | 76 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 41 | 59 |
| 26 | 42 | 58 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 44 | 56 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Chongqing gets around 166 mm of rain over 14.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 55 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 47 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 44 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 43 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 45 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 51% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 |
| Miserable (%) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 60 | 27 |
| 2 | 0 | 12 | 60 | 28 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 59 | 29 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 31 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 58 | 32 |
| 6 | 0 | 10 | 57 | 33 |
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 57 | 34 |
| 8 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 35 |
| 9 | 0 | 8 | 55 | 37 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 38 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 39 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 53 | 40 |
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 52 | 41 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 41 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 42 |
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 42 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 51 | 43 |
| 18 | 1 | 6 | 50 | 43 |
| 19 | 1 | 6 | 50 | 44 |
| 20 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 44 |
| 21 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 44 |
| 22 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 45 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 47 | 45 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 45 |
| 25 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 46 |
| 26 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 46 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 47 |
| 28 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 47 |
| 29 | 2 | 8 | 43 | 47 |
| 30 | 2 | 8 | 42 | 48 |
| 31 | 2 | 9 | 41 | 48 |
Wind in July
Winds average 6 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 54 min at the start of July to 13 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:01 AM to 6:16 AM, and sunset from 7:53 PM to 7:44 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:44 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.9 | 6:01 | 7:53 |
| 2 | 13.9 | 6:01 | 7:53 |
| 3 | 13.9 | 6:02 | 7:53 |
| 4 | 13.9 | 6:02 | 7:53 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 6:02 | 7:53 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 6:03 | 7:53 |
| 7 | 13.8 | 6:03 | 7:53 |
| 8 | 13.8 | 6:04 | 7:53 |
| 9 | 13.8 | 6:04 | 7:53 |
| 10 | 13.8 | 6:05 | 7:53 |
| 11 | 13.8 | 6:05 | 7:52 |
| 12 | 13.8 | 6:06 | 7:52 |
| 13 | 13.8 | 6:06 | 7:52 |
| 14 | 13.8 | 6:07 | 7:52 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 6:07 | 7:51 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 6:08 | 7:51 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 6:08 | 7:51 |
| 18 | 13.7 | 6:09 | 7:50 |
| 19 | 13.7 | 6:09 | 7:50 |
| 20 | 13.7 | 6:10 | 7:50 |
| 21 | 13.6 | 6:10 | 7:49 |
| 22 | 13.6 | 6:11 | 7:49 |
| 23 | 13.6 | 6:11 | 7:48 |
| 24 | 13.6 | 6:12 | 7:48 |
| 25 | 13.6 | 6:13 | 7:47 |
| 26 | 13.6 | 6:13 | 7:47 |
| 27 | 13.5 | 6:14 | 7:46 |
| 28 | 13.5 | 6:14 | 7:46 |
| 29 | 13.5 | 6:15 | 7:45 |
| 30 | 13.5 | 6:16 | 7:44 |
| 31 | 13.5 | 6:16 | 7:44 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.22 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.6 kWh/m² to a high of 5.22 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 5.22 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Chongqing
In July, Chongqing sits inside its pacific typhoon and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Chongqing sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Chongqing's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Chongqing?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Chongqing.
What to pack for Chongqing in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Chongqing sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Chongqing in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chongqing peaks around July 15 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Chongqing in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Chongqing is worst in January — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (August, 23 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Chongqing's WHO annual average of 37.2 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 49 | 45 | 43 | 37 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 39 | 44 | 46 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | Poor |
| Feb | 45 | Poor |
| Mar | 43 | Poor |
| Apr | 37 | Poor |
| May | 35 | Poor |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 46 | Poor |
Where is Chongqing?
Chongqing sits at 29.6°N, 106.6°E, 289 m above sea level, in China. The nearest listed city is Chengdu, 269 km away.
Topography around Chongqing
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chongqing.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chongqing has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 206 m around an average of 227 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 504 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,549 m.
The land around Chongqing is covered by artificial surfaces (54%) and water (25%) within 3 km, trees (44%) and artificial surfaces (39%) within 16 km, and trees (73%) within 80 km.
China travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / I
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,862
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.5
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 17.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 464
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Chongqing (29.5603°, 106.5577°, elevation 289 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).