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Chongqing, China

Houshan

Houshan is a small town in Chongqing, China, 620 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,338. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population15,338
Local time07:12
30.83° N, 108.03° EElevation 620 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Houshanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low20° / 14°
Rain this month116mm
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 month30°C

Average high in August

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

214 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

18 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 149 km

Weather in Houshan

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Rain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct16°15°8.6 mm
Wed28 Oct15°14°10.8 mm
Thu29 Oct17°15°11 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°
Sat31 Oct25°18°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov19°12°25 mm
Mon2 Nov16°12°1.1 mm
Tue3 Nov15°14°11.5 mm
Wed4 Nov17°14°6.4 mm
Thu5 Nov17°12°

When to go to Houshan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score373849595749384157575438
High9°11°15°20°24°27°30°30°26°20°15°10°
Low3°4°7°12°17°20°23°23°19°14°9°4°
Rain (mm)1822481081732012141791521165122
Wet days55101317161715151495

What's on in Houshan

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

Monuments and museums in Houshan

All monuments

Nature around Houshan

Nature in China

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

Towns and villages around Houshan

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Houshan

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 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Houshan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Houshan?
July is the wettest month with about 214 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.