Kunming climate at a glance
Kunming sees average daytime highs ranging from 15°C in January to 27°C in May. Around 1409 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 174 wet days a year, peaking in July (278 mm) and easing off in March (19 mm). April is the sunniest month at about 11 hours of sunshine.
Kunming temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Kunming
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Kunming climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 11.2 h in February. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 4°C | 9 | 57 mm | 8.6 h | 72% | 7.8 · Good |
| February | 18°C | 6°C | 5.7 | 28 mm | 9.5 h | 61% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 23°C | 9°C | 4.3 | 19 mm | 10.6 h | 49% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| April | 25°C | 12°C | 8.7 | 65 mm | 10.7 h | 51% | 9.6 · Excellent |
| May | 27°C | 15°C | 14 | 120 mm | 10.5 h | 62% | 8.4 · Good |
| June | 26°C | 17°C | 24 | 239 mm | 9.7 h | 78% | 7.5 · Good |
| July | 25°C | 17°C | 25.7 | 278 mm | 9.3 h | 81% | 7.4 · Good |
| August | 25°C | 16°C | 24.7 | 230 mm | 9.9 h | 82% | 7.5 · Good |
| September | 23°C | 15°C | 21.5 | 172 mm | 9.6 h | 81% | 7.4 · Good |
| October | 21°C | 12°C | 18.7 | 128 mm | 8 h | 81% | 7.2 · Good |
| November | 19°C | 8°C | 9.7 | 42 mm | 8.2 h | 75% | 9.1 · Excellent |
| December | 16°C | 5°C | 7.8 | 32 mm | 7.4 h | 76% | 8.1 · Good |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kunming?
The best time to visit Kunming is February–April, when daytime highs average around 18°C with about 5.7 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Kunming?
May is the hottest month in Kunming, with average highs of 27°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kunming?
July is the rainiest month in Kunming, with around 278 mm of rainfall over 25.7 rainy days.
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