Chongqing weather in January
January in Chongqing: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Chongqing · #357 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 65/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chongqing climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 53°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 154 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Chongqing in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Chongqing?
- January in Chongqing: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Chongqing on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
- What is the weather like in Chongqing in January?
- In January, Chongqing averages a daily high of 11.4°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 25.5 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chongqing in January?
- Chongqing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 154 in January.