Chongqing weather in August
August in Chongqing: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Chongqing · #485 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chongqing climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 126 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chongqing in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Chongqing?
- August in Chongqing: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Chongqing on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Chongqing in August?
- In August, Chongqing averages a daily high of 33.4°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 109.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chongqing in August?
- Chongqing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 126 in August.