Kunming weather in December (Yunnan, China)

What should you pack for a trip to Kunming in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Kunming includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C. While this month has some of the cooler temperatures of the year, it's far from cold and remains pleasant.

Precipitation

Kunming in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 200 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 200 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in China in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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