Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kunming Climate
Kunming is a city in China (29) with a population of about 3,855,346. Its average annual temperature is 15.6°C (60°F), with roughly 938 mm of rain per year.
15.6°C
Avg Temp
938
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kunming Climate
Kunming has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F) and receives about 938 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.6°C
Avg Temp
938
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 14 mm |
| February | 11° / 51° | 17 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 22 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 36 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 92 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 152 mm |
| July | 20° / 69° | 191 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 180 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 112 mm |
| October | 16° / 61° | 66 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 42 mm |
| December | 9° / 48° | 14 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kunming
The most comfortable months to visit Kunming are typically April, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kunming are typically April, May and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kunming, China has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C and about 938 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Kunming average about 25°C (76°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.