When to go · Chongqing

Chongqing in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Oct–Mar (smog).

Key facts

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chongqing

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Oct–Mar (smog).

Long-term averages

ChongqingHighs around 11.7 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 53 °F, lows around 46 °F, rain on about 9 days
Sichuan and Yunnan, China · Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Dali, Lijiangfine
Chengdu is grey and humid, Chongqing is among the hottest cities in July–August; Yunnan's plateau is mild all year with a dry season Nov–Apr.

China overall: Cold north, pleasant south and Yunnan; Harbin ice season opens late in the month.