Climate Insights for Qianjiang

Chongqing, Chongqing Shi, China

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
2°C low
Wettest
June
276mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Qianjiang is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1734mm of precipitation falls per year. Qianjiang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Qianjiang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Feb Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Mar Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 7° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jul Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 22° Sep Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Oct Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Nov Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° Dec Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Qianjiang vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 23mm Feb Precipitation: 77mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 203mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 276mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 215mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

Qianjiang is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1734mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 276mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 55mm. That's 221mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 44cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 23cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Qianjiang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Qianjiang, which began on June 21, 2026. Qianjiang is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 474mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 630mm across the season with a monthly average of 210mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 410mm across the season with a monthly average of 137mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Expect around 41cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qianjiang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
6 °C
1 km/h
87 mm
23 cm
Feb
3 °C
9 °C
1 km/h
77 mm
11 cm
Mar
7 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
128 mm
1 cm
Apr
12 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
203 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
276 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
29 °C
1 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
1 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
13 °C
1 km/h
106 mm
1 cm
Dec
3 °C
8 °C
1 km/h
55 mm
7 cm
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