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Kunming Climate by Month

Due to the low latitude and relative high location (1890 meters/ 6200 feet) on the Yunguin plateau, Kunming has a very mild climate. In summer months it rarely gets really hot and in winter it rarely gets really cold. Winter is short and dry and summer is very humid and wet. The rainy season lasts from May to October. The weather conditions are perfect for flowers and plants and throughout the year you can see trees and flowers in bloom throughout the city.

Average day and night temperature

In Kunming, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 5°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kunming has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1505 mm of rainfall annually. Kunming can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 287 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kunming in China

During the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Kunming?
    Rainy season in Kunming occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kunming?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kunming?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kunming?
    June tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kunming?
    December is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kunming?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 255 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kunming

    Thu   Nov 21
    19°C | 9°C
    S 11 km/h
    2.1 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    17°C | 9°C
    S 7 km/h
    9.1 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 9°C
    SW 11 km/h
    8.4 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder