Kunming weather in August (Yunnan, China)

What does the weather outlook for Kunming look like in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of August in Kunming typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C.

Precipitation

Kunming in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 144 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March and April typically offer the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kunming climate page with graphs.

 

Kunming, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 241 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 144 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in China in August

Find out more about the weather in China and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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