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Chongqing, China

Houshan

Houshan is a locality in Chongqing, China, 899 m above sea level. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population–
Local time23:06
29.85° N, 108.60° EElevation 899 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Houshanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low18° / 12°
Rain this month113mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Houshan at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

184 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

25 mm of rain

Weather in Houshan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Partly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct16°12°
Fri23 Oct20°13°
Sat24 Oct22°14°
Sun25 Oct19°15°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct20°15°5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°15°10.3 mm
Wed28 Oct17°13°
Thu29 Oct18°13°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°12°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct16°12°22.9 mm

When to go to Houshan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score332829575857485161574035
High6°8°12°18°22°25°27°28°24°18°13°8°
Low0°2°5°10°15°19°21°20°17°12°7°2°
Rain (mm)2635541181842061961571151135925
Wet days781215181818171415116

What's on in Houshan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Houshan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Houshan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Houshan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Houshan.
What is the hottest month in Houshan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Houshan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Houshan?
May is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.