Chongqing Weather in February

Upper Clothing: A warm sweater and a hoodie are perfect inner clothes, comfortable and warm. As for the outer layer, choose a medium-to-heavy jacket, preferably windproof and water-resistant. For mountain hiking tours, it’s wise to pack a light downcoat or a thick 3-in-1 jacket. 

Bottom Clothing: Thick, loose jeans paired with thermal leggings are suitable for various travel activities. Waterproof hiking pants are recommended if you plan to visit snowy mountainous areas.

Footwear: The roads in Chongqing are full of steps, making comfortable sneakers necessary. Non-slip hiking boots are suitable for hiking tours in the high-altitude areas, as the road can be frozen and slippery. 

Accessories: 
Scarves, gloves, and a warm hat to keep you warm.
Umbrella or compact raincoat for unpredictable drizzles.
 Of course, you’ll visit the well-known Hongya Cave for a stunning night view and snap photos at the People's Liberation Monument during your Chongqing trip in February. But Chongqing in February also has some unique highlights: 

1. Early Flower-Viewing Season
As the weather in Chongqing in February becomes a bit warmer, flowers begin to bloom across the city. Recommended destinations are as follows: 
Banan South Lake Botanical Garden: You’ll see cherry blossoms in mid-February to March and colorful rapeseed fields from late February to late March. 
Shapingba: Tulips are in bloom beautifully by late February. 
Taisiya Forest Park: It’s a relatively quiet spot to enjoy early-spring greenery by late February. 

2. Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is the most important festival throughout the year in China, falling on February 17th, 2026. Approaching the day, the whole city will be decorated in colorful lights and red lanterns, showing a strong festive atmosphere. You can also enjoy various traditional performances like lion dance, paper-cut art and face-changing shows. 

Red Lanterns During Chinese New Year

Stunning Night View in Hongya Cave

1. The Chinese New Year is one of China’s busiest travel periods. Chongqing, as a popular travel spot in China, sees a surge of visitors, and transportation and accommodation become extremely hard and expensive to book during this period. Therefore, if you want to enjoy a quiet trip, avoid this window; if you have decided to travel to Chongqing during this period to experience the festival atmosphere, it’s best to book transportation and hotels as early as possible.

2. Check the weather frequently during your trip. Chongqing’s climate in February would change frequently. Perhaps today is chilly and rainy, but tomorrow may be mild. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to monitor the forecast, especially if you plan to visit mountain areas where temperature drops suddenly and snowfall can affect transportation. 

What is the temperature in Chongqing in February?