Chongqing weather in March

March in Chongqing: nice, rainy, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Chongqing · #264 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Chongqing climate normals — March

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall94 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine5.4 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)133😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Chongqing in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Chongqing?
March in Chongqing: nice, rainy, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Chongqing on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Chongqing in March?
In March, Chongqing averages a daily high of 19.1°C and a low of 10.7°C, with about 94 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Chongqing in March?
Chongqing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 133 in March.

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