Weather for Kunming in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +25°C during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 22 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 144 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+25°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
144 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kunming has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Kunming in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kunming for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +28°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +33°C.
Is Kunming warm or cold in May?
Kunming is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +25°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +16°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kunming:
Climate in Kunming in May
Kunming weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+25°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
+4°C
+8°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
69 mm
144 mm
270 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
54%
64%
75%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
9
5
1
Cloudy days
3
4
2
Rainy days
17
22
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +25°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 144 mm.Humidity rises from 54% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Kunming in May 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 May, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kunming based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 52 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May 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 May in Kunming?
This is the weather in Kunming in May 2024:
1 May
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+25°C
2 May
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+25°C
3 May
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+27°C
4 May
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+30°C
5 May
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+30°C
6 May
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+30°C
7 May
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+32°C
8 May
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+28°C
9 May
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+29°C
10 May
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+27°C
11 May
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+28°C
12 May
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+20°C
13 May
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+17°C
14 May
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+17°C
15 May
🌧️
+19°C
16 May
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+25°C
17 May
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+28°C
18 May
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+28°C
19 May
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+29°C
20 May
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+28°C
21 May
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+30°C
22 May
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+32°C
23 May
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+30°C
24 May
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+31°C
25 May
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+28°C
26 May
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+28°C
27 May
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+30°C
28 May
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+30°C
29 May
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+31°C
30 May
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+31°C
31 May
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+33°C
In May 2024 Kunming had 23 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 51%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kunming climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kunming in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Kunming?
May 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 May?
May 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 May?
Kunming is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kunming in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kunming in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
