Kunming Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kunming, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in May. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in May to 5°C (41°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kunming has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1505 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually. Kunming can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 287 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (December), you will experience much drier conditions, with 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kunming Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kunming can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 8.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kunming.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 81%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year