When to go · Chongqing
Chongqing in July
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Oct–Mar (smog).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 25°C78°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- High
- China overall
- Prices
- High
- China overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Chongqing
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Oct–Mar (smog).
Weather in July
- ChongqingHighs around 33.7 °C, lows around 25.4 °C, rain on about 13 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 78 °F, rain on about 13 days
- Sichuan and Yunnan, China · Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Dali, Lijiangrainy
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- High
- Prices · China overall
- High
China overall: Hot, wet and school holidays; plateau and northeast work best.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast