When to Go Known as one of China’s “Three Furnaces” (along with Wuhan and Nanjing), Chongqing gets unbearably hot during the summer, especially July and August (up to 43.8℃). The surrounding mountains seem to just trap the city’s heat. Visiting during any other season is recommended.
If you like the mysterious ambience created by heavy mists, consider a spring or autumn visit. Also known as “FogCity” in addition to “Furnace”, Chongqing averages sixty-eight days a year of fog and mist, usually in spring or autumn.
Airport Information
Name of airport: ChongqingJiangbeiAirport Distance to city: 30 km Taxi fare: CNY 150, takes about 45 minutes
Official Languages: Mandarin Language of Business and Administration: Mandarin and English
Climate : Warm winter, hot summer, early spring and short autumn.
Average temperature: The average annual average temperature is around 18℃. With an average winter low of is 6-8℃ c and average summer high of is 27-29℃. Frost and snow are extremely rare.
