China · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Kunming is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 224 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Kunming is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 224 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
March in Kunming is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 253 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Kunming is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 25mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 252 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Kunming is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 217 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
June in Kunming is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 173mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 148 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Kunming is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 216mm of precipitation spread over about 15 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 123 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Kunming is warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (63°F). Expect roughly 196mm of precipitation spread over about 14 rainy days, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
☀️ About 143 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Kunming is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 119mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
☀️ About 127 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Kunming is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 82mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 143 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Kunming is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 30mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 192 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Kunming is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 14mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 195 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings