Kunming, China experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 14 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Kunming, China Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kunming, China. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.1/10
Best: March, April, May
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 21°C / 12°C
Feels Like 20°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 14
Rainfall 117 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 74%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
25°C
May
Avg Low16°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
5°C
January
Avg High14°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
4days
December
Avg High15°C
Avg Low6°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
March (Gusts 53)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:20
Daylight 13.7h
Sunset 20:01
Live conditions—
Kunming on the map · live conditions
Kunming, China
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- China
- City
- Kunming
- Population
- 3.9M
- Coordinates
- 25.04°, 102.72°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 10 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 5°C . Feb: 17°C / 7°C . Mar: 22°C / 10°C . Apr: 24°C / 14°C . May: 25°C / 16°C . Jun: 24°C / 17°C . Jul: 24°C / 17°C . Aug: 24°C / 17°C . Sep: 23°C / 16°C . Oct: 20°C / 13°C . Nov: 17°C / 9°C . Dec: 15°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 43 mm. Feb: 27 mm. Mar: 32 mm. Apr: 62 mm. May: 131 mm. Jun: 271 mm. Jul: 243 mm. Aug: 252 mm. Sep: 177 mm. Oct: 109 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 19 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 64%. Mar: 53%. Apr: 56%. May: 65%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 85%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 79%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 23 km/h . Mar: 25 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 5. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 5.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 2 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 42 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 25°C | May · 25°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 4°C | Jan · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 331 mm | Jun · 271 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 26 km/h | Mar · 25 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Good November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 74% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| February | 17°C / 7°C | 13°C / 4°C | 5days (27 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 64% Muggy | 6.8 High | Good | View Details |
| March best | 22°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 6days (32 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 14°C | 22°C / 12°C | 9days (62 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 16°C | 24°C / 16°C | 14days (131 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 65% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 24°C / 17°C | 26°C / 18°C | 23days (271 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 81% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 24°C / 17°C | 27°C / 19°C | 26days (243 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 85% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 24°C / 17°C | 27°C / 19°C | 26days (252 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 85% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 23°C / 16°C | 24°C / 17°C | 21days (177 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 84% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 20°C / 13°C | 19°C / 13°C | 16days (109 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 84% Humid | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 9°C | 15°C / 8°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 78% Humid | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 15°C / 6°C | 11°C / 4°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 79% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kunming are March, April, May, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kunming, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kunming is May, with average daytime highs of 25°C (77°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kunming is January, with average overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kunming is June, averaging 271mm of precipitation across 23 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kunming runs through July, August, June, September, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Kunming.
Kunming receives approximately 105 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Kunming.
The least favorable months to visit Kunming are January, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider March, April, May instead.
The annual average UV index in Kunming is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Kunming is 74%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Kunming receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 1 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Kunming are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 53 km/h / 33 mph).
Kunming averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 58%. The clearest skies occur in March.
The annual average dew point in Kunming is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Kunming has a Subtropical Highland climate, classified as Cwb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Kunming ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Kunming, with a climate score of 6.9/10. Consider visiting during March, April, May instead for better conditions.
For June in Kunming, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). With average highs of 24°C (76°F) and 23 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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