When is the best time to go to Kunming

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kunming, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kunming weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kunming are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kunming January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 12mm 7.8hrs 11.6hrs

The weather in January in Kunming is characteristically cool and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kunming.

January is in the winter in Kunming and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kunming with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in January »

February

Kunming February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 14mm 8.3hrs 12.1hrs

February in Kunming is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kunming, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Kunming and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kunming with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in February »

March

Kunming March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 16mm 8.6hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Kunming is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kunming, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Kunming and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kunming with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in March »

April

Kunming April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 25mm 8.2hrs 13.5hrs

Kunming's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kunming, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Kunming and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kunming with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in April »

May

Kunming May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 86mm 7.3hrs 14.1hrs

May is a a little damp month in Kunming and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kunming.

May is in the spring in Kunming and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kunming with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in May »

June

Kunming June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 185mm 4.8hrs 11.6hrs

June is a wet month in Kunming and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kunming for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Kunming and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kunming with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in June »

July

Kunming July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 207mm 4.8hrs 12.1hrs

July in Kunming is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kunming for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Kunming and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kunming with around 207mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in July »

August

Kunming August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 196mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Kunming is characteristically warm and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kunming for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Kunming and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kunming with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in August »

September

Kunming September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 123mm 4.8hrs 13.5hrs

Kunming's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kunming for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kunming and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kunming with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in September »

October

Kunming October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 82mm 5.1hrs 14.1hrs

October is a a little damp month in Kunming and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kunming for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kunming and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kunming with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in October »

November

Kunming November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 37mm 6.3hrs 11.6hrs

Kunming's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kunming.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kunming and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kunming with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in November »

December

Kunming December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 13mm 7hrs 12.1hrs

December in Kunming is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kunming.

December is in the winter in Kunming and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kunming with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kunming weather in December »

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Kunming weather stats

Kunming weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: January 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: February 8.3hrs
Coldest month: January 14.2°C 57.6°F
Wettest month: July 207mm 8.1ins
Warmest sea: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
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