Best Time to Visit
🇨🇳 Kunming, China · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
15°
5°
Great
Feb
17°
7°
Great
Mar
21°
10°
Great
Apr
24°
13°
Good
May
24°
15°
Good
Jun
24°
17°
Good
Jul
23°
17°
Good
Aug
23°
16°
Good
Sep
22°
15°
Good
Oct
19°
12°
Good
Nov
17°
8°
Great
Dec
14°
5°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 15°C | 5°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 17°C | 7°C | 5 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 21°C | 10°C | 7 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 24°C | 13°C | 9 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 24°C | 15°C | 15 | 10h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 24°C | 17°C | 24 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| July | 23°C | 17°C | 27 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| August | 23°C | 16°C | 25 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 22°C | 15°C | 21 | 9h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 19°C | 12°C | 17 | 8h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 7 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 14°C | 5°C | 5 | 8h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 23°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 17°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
The least favorable time to visit Kunming is May and June. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall.
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Kunming during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C:
Kunming has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwb). The warmest month is June with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is December at just 14°C. Annual rainfall averages 1462mm across approximately 167 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
| Low °C | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Rain Days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 37 | 30 | 42 | 68 | 143 | 278 | 288 | 236 | 165 | 117 | 34 | 24 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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