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Chongqing, China

Shi’an

Shi’an is a small town in Chongqing, China, 262 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,857. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population10,857
Local time16:52
30.59° N, 107.98° EElevation 262 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shi’anweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Shi’an at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

184 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

19 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 160 km

Weather in Shi’an

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct21°19°8.6 mm
Tue27 Oct19°17°11.7 mm
Wed28 Oct18°16°13.3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°17°7.2 mm
Fri30 Oct25°16°
Sat31 Oct27°20°2.1 mm
Sun1 Nov22°13°22 mm
Mon2 Nov16°14°2.7 mm
Tue3 Nov19°14°0.9 mm
Wed4 Nov18°15°

When to go to Shi’an

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404961595341283148586548
High11°13°17°22°26°29°32°32°28°22°17°12°
Low5°6°9°14°19°22°25°25°21°16°11°6°
Rain (mm)1921451011561841841521351094923
Wet days55101317161715151495

What's on in Shi’an

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

Monuments and museums in Shi’an

All monuments

Nature around Shi’an

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 Shi’an

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shi’an

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.2Dasheng 9 km ←1989 · 137 km
5.1Huolu 19 km →2017 · 138 km

Towns and villages around Shi’an

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

Places near Shi’an

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shi’an?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shi’an.
What is the hottest month in Shi’an?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shi’an?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shi’an?
July is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.