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Chongqing, China

Sanxi

Sanxi is a small town in Chongqing, China, 349 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,961. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population18,961
Local time22:40
31.13° N, 110.09° EElevation 349 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Sanxiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month139mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sanxi at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

255 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

27 mm of rain

Weather in Sanxi

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Clear · wind 8 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°15°
Fri23 Oct25°12°
Sat24 Oct27°13°
Sun25 Oct25°16°
Mon26 Oct22°17°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct18°15°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct18°14°
Thu29 Oct22°16°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°13°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct16°13°4.4 mm

When to go to Sanxi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424460655645343958666850
High9°11°16°22°26°29°31°31°27°22°17°11°
Low2°4°8°13°18°22°24°23°20°15°9°4°
Rain (mm)2746751321882222552091671396527
Wet days5691215131716131284

What's on in Sanxi

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 Sanxi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sanxi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.1Maoping 18 km ←2014 · 74 km
5.1Zhuxian 41 km ↘2013 · 31 km
5.0Maoping 43 km ←1979 · 48 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sanxi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sanxi.
What is the hottest month in Sanxi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sanxi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sanxi?
July is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.