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Chongqing, China

Xihu

Xihu is a town in Chongqing, China. It has a population of about 38,386. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now20°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population38,386
Local time04:29
29.10° N, 106.40° EElevation 199 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Xihuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month92mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Xihu at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

192 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

26 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 54 km

Weather in Xihu

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct23°20°5.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°16°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct18°16°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°17°6.7 mm
Fri30 Oct24°15°
Sat31 Oct23°19°1.1 mm
Sun1 Nov20°16°5.8 mm
Mon2 Nov18°15°
Tue3 Nov18°16°
Wed4 Nov18°16°1 mm

When to go to Xihu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score364959565240263046546243
High11°14°18°23°27°29°32°32°28°22°18°13°
Low6°7°10°15°19°22°25°25°21°16°12°7°
Rain (mm)262744106156192195149112925432
Wet days771215191916161517117

What's on in Xihu

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

Monuments and museums in Xihu

All monuments

Nature around Xihu

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

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

Earthquakes around Xihu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Fuji 5 km ↑2021 · 101 km
5.2Dasheng 9 km ←1989 · 96 km
5.1Shuangjiang 9 km ↖2010 · 148 km
5.0Longchang 8 km ↙2026 · 116 km

Towns and villages around Xihu

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

Places near Xihu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Xihu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Xihu.
What is the hottest month in Xihu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Xihu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Xihu?
June is the wettest month with about 192 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.