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Chongqing has a **humid subtropical** climate (Köppen Cfa) with long, hot, very humid summers and short, cool winters. The city is also known for frequent cloud cover and fog, especially in the cooler season, and it receives substantial rainfall through much of the year.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
8°C
Climate Type
Humid Subtropical
Rainy Days
150
Sunny Days
140
Humidity
77%
Spring
March - May
14-23°C
Spring is warm and increasingly humid, with cloudier conditions and frequent rain as the season progresses. Temperatures rise quickly from mild to comfortably warm.
High rainfall
Summer
June - August
25-34°C
Summer is hot, muggy, and often overcast, with high humidity and frequent rain. Heat and humidity can make conditions feel more oppressive than the temperature alone suggests.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
15-24°C
Autumn is usually the most comfortable season, with cooler temperatures, lower humidity than summer, and fewer prolonged heat events. Skies are often clearer than in summer, though showers still occur.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
6-10°C
Winter is cool, damp, and frequently cloudy or foggy rather than severely cold. Frost and snow are uncommon in the urban area, but the persistent humidity can make it feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Chongqing
Chongqing offers a dynamic urban experience for expats seeking an authentic slice of modern China beyond the typical Shanghai or Beijing narrative. This massive metropolis in southwestern China combines industrial grit with rapid technological development, creating a uniquely energetic environment for professionals and adventurous families. The city's lower living costs compared to coastal megacities, combined with a relatively safe urban landscape and improving infrastructure, make it an increasingly attractive destination for international workers in tech, manufacturing, and education sectors.
The city's mountainous terrain and spicy Sichuan cuisine add distinctive character to daily life, while its strategic location provides excellent connectivity to other major Chinese economic centers. With a growing international community and increasingly cosmopolitan amenities, Chongqing represents an emerging opportunity for expats willing to dive into a less-traveled but incredibly rewarding Chinese urban experience.
Advantages
Chongqing
Spicy hot pot cuisine
Dramatic mountain landscapes
Affordable living costs
Rapidly growing tech industry
Unique mountain city architecture
Disadvantages
Chongqing
Extreme summer heat
Heavy industrial pollution
Complex mountainous terrain
Dense urban congestion
Limited international exposure
Safety & Security in Chongqing
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
70
/100
China Avg
55
Asia Avg
55
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Chongqing to China averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Chongqing
China Average
Safety Index
0510
Good
Safety from Crime
0510
Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Good
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Safe
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 91/100
No data for Chongqing — showing hazard indicators from nearby Neijiang (~145 km).
