The climate in Chongqing during January can be summarized as cool and dry.
January is in the winter in Chongqing and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 10.3°C 50.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
Average temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 1.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 19 mm 0.8 ins |
Rainy days | 12 days |
Sea temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
Humidity | 82% |
Windspeed | 4kph 2 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in Chongqing with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chongqing in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | August | 33.4°C 92.1°F |
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Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 7.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
Wettest month: | June | 163mm 6.4ins |