Nanbin climate
Nanbin (Chongqing, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C62 °F, and about 1,282 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nanbin climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 949 | 133 | 541 | 230.9 |
| Feb | 1254 | 338 | 846 | 261.0 |
| Mar | 1763 | 745 | 1254 | 652.6 |
| Apr | 2272 | 1355 | 1763 | 1154.5 |
| May | 2678 | 1762 | 2170 | 1887.4 |
| Jun | 2983 | 2069 | 2476 | 2068.1 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2373 | 2780 | 1646.4 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2272 | 2679 | 1445.7 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1865 | 2373 | 1505.9 |
| Oct | 2171 | 1356 | 1763 | 1224.8 |
| Nov | 1661 | 846 | 1254 | 592.3 |
| Dec | 1151 | 236 | 644 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3187 | 133 | 1762 | 1,28250 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 82% | 1.5 | 10:25 |
| Feb | 80% | 85% | 1.8 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 77% | 82% | 2.7 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 77% | 81% | 3.4 | 12:52 |
| May | 78% | 82% | 3.6 | 13:39 |
| Jun | 81% | 83% | 3.8 | 14:04 |
| Jul | 82% | 79% | 4.6 | 13:54 |
| Aug | 81% | 71% | 4.6 | 13:13 |
| Sep | 81% | 78% | 3.2 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 81% | 81% | 2.2 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 82% | 79% | 1.8 | 10:36 |
| Dec | 80% | 79% | 1.5 | 10:13 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nanbin is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C87 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 9 °C49 °F and lows 1 °C33 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.9 °C39.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,282 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is June (206 mm8.1 in), the driest is December (20 mm0.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 77% in April to 82% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 71%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 10 cm.
Best time to visit Nanbin
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November. Average highs then reach 16 °C61 °F to 22 °C72 °F. Precipitation is 59 mm2.3 in to 122 mm4.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 9 °C49 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nanbin
- Winter (December–February) — highs 949 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 133 to 3 °C38 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1763 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 745 to 17 °C62 °F, about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2983 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 2069 to 23 °C73 °F, about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1661 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 846 to 18 °C65 °F, about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Nanbin compares
The nearest larger place is Sanhe, about 39 km to the west. Compared with it, Nanbin is on average 2.1 °C3.7 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in March (2.2 °C4 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Nanbin is the 220th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 167th wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Norman (United States, Cfa), Fayetteville (United States, Cfa) and Oklahoma City (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Sanhe 39 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,229 mm48 in
- Climate in Fuling 76 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,284 mm51 in
- Climate in Hanjia 78 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,341 mm53 in
- Climate in Lichuan 79 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,295 mm51 in
- Climate in Guixi 82 km · 17 °C63 °F · 1,199 mm47 in
- Climate in Qianjiang 83 km · 16 °C61 °F · 1,428 mm56 in
- Climate in Wanzhou 89 km · 19 °C65 °F · 1,227 mm48 in
- Climate in Fengcheng 103 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,180 mm46 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nanbin?
July is the warmest month in Nanbin. Its average high is 31 °C (87 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nanbin?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 9 °C (49 °F) and its average low is 1 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nanbin?
June is the wettest month with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Nanbin?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 828 m, while Nanbin lies at about 549 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.