Kunming weather in August (Yunnan, China)

Looking to travel to Kunming in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Kunming generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Kunming in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 22 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 241 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 144 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in China in August

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

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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 Kunming in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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