Best Time to Visit Kunming
Best time: Apr, Mar, Feb, Oct.
May is warmest (25.2°C high); Jul is rainiest (192 mm).
Kunming weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.6 | 2 | 13 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 17.8 | 3.7 | 17 | 7 |
| Mar | 21.5 | 6.8 | 22 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 24.4 | 10.4 | 36 | 8.7 |
| May | 25.2 | 14.3 | 92 | 8 |
| Jun | 24.9 | 16.7 | 153 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 24.5 | 16.8 | 192 | 6.6 |
| Aug | 24.6 | 16 | 181 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 23.1 | 14.3 | 112 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 20.7 | 11.6 | 66 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 17.6 | 6.9 | 42 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 15.2 | 2.7 | 14 | 5.2 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AprMarFebOct
Beaches: AprMarFebJan
Hiking: FebMarJanApr
Sightseeing: MarAprFebNov
Kunming quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kunming?
Apr, Mar, Feb, Oct.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 192 mm.
What is the warmest month?
May, with average highs of 25.2°C.
Where to stay
See Kunming hotels · Book Kunming tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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