Best Time to Visit Kunming
China · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kunming are February, March and April, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Kunming sees its warmest weather in June, when daytime highs average around 25°C, and its coolest in December (around 16°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 991mm — July is typically the wettest month (~216mm) and February the driest (~12mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
March is the sunniest month, with about 253 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 4°C | 24mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 19° / 6°C | 12mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 22° / 9°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 24° / 12°C | 25mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 25° / 15°C | 80mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 25° / 17°C | 173mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 25° / 18°C | 216mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 25° / 17°C | 196mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 24° / 16°C | 119mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 21° / 13°C | 82mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 19° / 8°C | 30mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 16° / 5°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Kunming?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kunming are February, March and April, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Kunming?
- June is typically the hottest month in Kunming, with average daytime highs around 25°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Kunming?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 216mm of precipitation.