Kunming Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Kunming, Yunnan, China. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Kunming varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 123 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2191 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 69% of the time during the day in February, the highest percentage of any month. July has the lowest percentage at 30%.

Kunming enjoys an average of 2191 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

June, Kunming’s wettest month, receives 142 mm (5.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Kunming Precipitation page.