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 high33°C / 92°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 78°F
Feels like (high)39°C / 102°F
Rainfall109 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point22°C / 72°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight13.2 h
Wind11 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.

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