The climate is milder than in other parts of China, being neither as cold as in the north nor as hot as in the southern lowlands. Indeed, Kunming is considered the "city of eternal spring".
The city is the capital of the Yunnan province and is located in southern China, at 25 degrees north latitude, in the Yunnan – Guizhou plateau (or Yungui plateau), at 1,900 meters (6,235 feet) above sea level. In addition to Lake Dian (or Dianchi), on whose shores Kunming is located, there are other lakes in the area, including Lake Fuxian.
is mild, there can sometimes be cold spells, in which the temperature can drop below freezing, and it can even snow. In January 2016, there was a day with a minimum of -8 ° C (17.5 °F) and a maximum of -3 °C (26.5 °F).
, the rains are very frequent. There can be cool and humid days, with haze and maximum temperatures below 20 °C (68 °F). On the hottest days, when it is not raining, the temperature usually reaches 30/31 °C (86/88 °F).
From late April to November, this area can be affected by the remains of both typhoons from the South China Sea and tropical cyclones from the Bay of Bengal. The abundant rains they produce can cause landslides and floods.
The best time to visit Kunming are the months of March and April, as the temperatures are pleasant and the sun often shines.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
9.5 °C, with a minimum of
2.8 °C and a maximum of
16.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-8 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
23.9 °C in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
4.6 °C and a maximum of
18.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
26.4 °C in February 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is of
13.3 kph.
March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.7 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
21.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.8 °C in March 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.7 °C, with a minimum of
11.1 °C and a maximum of
24.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in April 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
14 °C and a maximum of
25.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in May 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
June, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.5 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.9 °C in June 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
32.6 °C in June 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.7 °C, with a minimum of
16.8 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in July 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
30.3 °C in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
225 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.5 °C, with a minimum of
16.2 °C and a maximum of
24.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.1 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
31.9 °C in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
185 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.2 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
23.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.2 °C in September 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
30.4 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.5 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.8 °C and a maximum of
21 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in October 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
27.4 °C in October 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.7 °C, with a minimum of
7 °C and a maximum of
18.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.7 °C in November 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.6 °C, with a minimum of
3.4 °C and a maximum of
15.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6 °C in December 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
25.1 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
14.9 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.