What’s the climate like in Kunming?
The current climate of Kunming features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kunming in recent years was 38°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2016.
On average, Kunming gets 1167 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 3,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kunming?
The best time to visit Kunming for sunny weather is March through May, October and November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kunming. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kunming
The climate table of Kunming shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 42 | 28 | 42 | 33 | 65 | 204 | 211 | 266 | 155 | 73 | 29 | 19 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,9 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1167 mm per year, averaging 97 mm per month
- Snowfall: 3,8 cm per year
- Driest months: 19 mm in December, 28 mm in February and 29 mm in November
- Wettest months: 266 mm in August, 211 mm in July and 204 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kunming
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kunming, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kunming
This graph shows how much precipitation Kunming, China, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kunming
This graph shows how much snow Kunming, China, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kunming
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kunming, China. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kunming
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kunming, China. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kunming
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kunming, China, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kunming
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kunming, China, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kunming by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kunming. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
