Chongqing weather in May
May in Chongqing: warm, soaked, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Chongqing · #443 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Chongqing climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 159 mm / 6.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Chongqing?
- May in Chongqing: warm, soaked, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Chongqing on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Chongqing in May?
- In May, Chongqing averages a daily high of 25.5°C and a low of 18.5°C, with about 159.3 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chongqing in May?
- Chongqing has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 126 in May.