What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Chongqing in May?

In May, Chengdu averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Chongqing averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 153 mm.

Chengdu vs Chongqing in May

Chengdu is the better pick in May — 77 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chengdu is hot, a little rain, poor air quality, while Chongqing is hot, soaked, poor air quality.

Chengdu vs Chongqing — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Chengdu	🇨🇳 Chongqing
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	65/100 (C)
Feels-like high	29°C	32°C
Avg high / low	28° / 18°	29° / 19°
Rainfall	77 mm	153 mm
Rainy days	11	17
Humidity	66%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	138	126

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Chengdu vs Chongqing in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chengdu or Chongqing?: Chengdu is the better pick in May — 77 vs 65 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chengdu is hot, a little rain, poor air quality, while Chongqing is hot, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Chongqing in May?: In May, Chengdu averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 77 mm of rain; Chongqing averages 29°C high / 19°C low with about 153 mm.