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Kunming in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kunming in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Kunming in April 2026

Good Weather
Warm
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Rainy
Weather for Kunming in April is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +25°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in April around 69 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
69 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kunming has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Kunming in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kunming for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +27°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +21°C.

Is Kunming warm or cold in April?

Kunming is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +14°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Kunming:

Climate in Kunming in April

Kunming weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+22°C+25°C+25°C
Min. temperature
-3°C+4°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+32°C+34°C
Rainfall
39 mm69 mm144 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
52%54%64%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
1395
Cloudy days
434
Rainy days
131722
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +22°C to +25°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 39 mm to 69 mm. Humidity rises from 52% to 54%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in March to 9 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kunming in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kunming is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Kunming based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 16 mm, with a 20% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kunming wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 271 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Kunming?

This is the weather in Kunming in April 2024:
1 April
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+25°C
2 April
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+22°C
3 April
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+24°C
4 April
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+25°C
5 April
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+27°C
6 April
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+27°C
7 April
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+27°C
8 April
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+27°C
9 April
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+28°C
10 April
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+29°C
11 April
☀️
+29°C
12 April
☀️
+29°C
13 April
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+29°C
14 April
☁️
+30°C
15 April
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+26°C
16 April
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+29°C
17 April
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+30°C
18 April
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+30°C
19 April
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+31°C
20 April
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+30°C
21 April
☀️
+29°C
22 April
☀️
+28°C
23 April
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+28°C
24 April
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+27°C
25 April
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+25°C
26 April
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+24°C
27 April
☀️
+25°C
28 April
☀️
+26°C
29 April
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+19°C
30 April
☁️
+21°C
In April 2024 Kunming had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 41%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kunming climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kunming in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+21°C) and the highest in 2010 (+23°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 957 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 1807 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kunming in April:

Is April a good time to visit Kunming?

April is a really good time to go to Kunming. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kunming.

Can you sunbathe in Kunming in April?

April is warm in Kunming. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kunming rainy in April?

Kunming is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kunming in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kunming in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Kunming

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kunming, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.