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What is the best time to visit Chongqing?
Reviewed 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
March-May, September-November (avoid humid summers) is generally the best period to visit Chongqing. The right choice still depends on your tolerance for weather, crowds and seasonal scenery.
What to know
- ●Typical conditions: Subtropical — very hot humid summers (30-40°C), mild winters (6-12°C).
- ●The destination is especially well suited to food lovers, city photographers, yangtze cruise starters.
- ●Hongya Cave is best viewed at night from across the river
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