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Chongming

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Chongming month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chongming are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and June the wettest (about 230 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.72.2606.0
February9.73.1556.1
March14.77.4707.3
April19.612.2987.9
May24.117.01278.1
June27.221.52306.9
July31.126.02309.2
August31.726.312510.3
September27.722.51987.8
October22.516.9937.0
November17.411.0666.4
December11.04.0346.4

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Past and future events in Chongming

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Opening ceremony of the 2026 Shanghai Chongming Rural Culture and Tourism Festival

    Held at Xincheng Park in Chengqiao Town on 15 Sep 2026; featured 21 floats in the Shanghai Tourism Festival parade

  2. 2026 Chongming Rural Culture and Tourism Festival launch

    Festival launched on Chongming Island to integrate culture, nature and seasonal activities

  3. 2026 Chongming Huazhao (Flower) Festival – core events

    Activities at Dongping National Forest Park from 28 Mar 2026 to 5 May 2026, featuring flower viewing, parades and spring delicacies

  4. 2026 Chongming Cultural and Tourism Midsummer Night Carnival

    Continuation of the annual carnival series; held in summer 2026 following the inaugural 2025 event

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Mei Zhaorong

    Chinese diplomat; Ambassador to Germany (1988‑1997); died 22 Nov 2023

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Xincheng Park

    Venue for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Rural Culture and Tourism Festival

  • Dongping National Forest Park

    Site of the 2026 Chongming Huazhao Festival activities

  • Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge viewing platform

    Scenic viewpoint on Chongming Island offering panoramic river views

  • Chongming Island

    World’s largest alluvial sand island and the third‑largest island in China

  • Changxing Island

    One of the three inhabited islands that form Chongming District

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01 · Overview

Chongming, in brief

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02 · History

How Chongming took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Chongming

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Chongming

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Chongming

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08 · Questions

Questions about Chongming

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chongming

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01 · Q&A

Where is Chongming located and what are its coordinates?

Chongming is situated in China at geographic coordinates 31.6185, 121.6962, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Chongming?

Chongming has a recorded population of approximately 637,921 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Chongming?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Chongming include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

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