Kunming weather in October (Yunnan, China)

What can you expect from the weather in Kunming during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Kunming typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Kunming in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March and April typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kunming, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 143 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in China in October

Find out more about the weather in China in October and which places have the best weather 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 Kunming in October?

For visitors traveling to Kunming, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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