Chongqing weather in December
December in Chongqing: cool, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Chongqing · #346 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chongqing climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 166 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chongqing in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Chongqing?
- December in Chongqing: cool, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Chongqing on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Chongqing in December?
- In December, Chongqing averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 6.3°C, with about 27.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chongqing in December?
- Chongqing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 166 in December.