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When is the best time to visit Kunming?
In general the best time to visit Kunming is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kunming in different months
This is the average weather in Kunming for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during April.
In June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 128 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 271 mm in July.
Climate in Kunming
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kunming for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +24°C | +26°C | +29°C | +32°C | +34°C | +33°C | +31°C | +30°C | +29°C | +27°C | +25°C | +23°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +18°C | +22°C | +25°C | +25°C | +25°C | +25°C | +25°C | +23°C | +21°C | +18°C | +15°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -4°C | -1°C | -3°C | +4°C | +8°C | +10°C | +12°C | +11°C | +8°C | +6°C | 0°C | -6°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 66 | 58 | 52 | 54 | 64 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 74 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 29 | 29 | 39 | 69 | 144 | 270 | 271 | 233 | 167 | 114 | 37 | 21 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kunming during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kunming is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +6°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kunming looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kunming is July with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 52%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kunming during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 21 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 28 rainy days and 271 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Kunming during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kunming:
What is the hottest month in Kunming?
The hottest month in Kunming is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kunming?
The coldest month in Kunming is December with minimum temperatures of +6°C.
Is Kunming worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Kunming in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +25°C and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kunming?
if you're looking to visit Kunming when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 21 mm of rain.
Other cities in China
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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.
