Average Monthly Sunshine in Kunming
The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Kunming receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Kunming varies. It peaks at 255 hours in March and drops to 123 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2191 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Kunming, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.
Kunming’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities
Kunming enjoys an average of 2191 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
Other climate information
June, Kunming’s wettest month, receives 142 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 16°C.
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.
