Climate - Kunming (China)

The climate of Kunming (or Yunnan-Fu) is subtropical, with mild, sunny winters and pleasantly warm but cloudy and rainy summers.
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.
Even though the winter 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).
In addition, fog can sometimes form in winter.
In summer, the rains are very frequent. There can be cool and humid days, with haze and maximum temperatures below 20 °C (68 °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 average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 20.9 °C (69.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1015 millimeters (40 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest months (February, December) to 225 mm (8.9 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2200 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Kunming - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Kunming is of 9.5 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, in January 2016, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, in January 2015, it reached 23.9 °C (75 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Kunming is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, in February 2018, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in February 2013, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Kunming is of 14.7 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, in March 2011, it dropped to 0.8 °C (33.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, in March 2007, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Kunming is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in April 2018, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in April 2008, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Kunming is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, in May 1999, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, in May 2014, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

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In June, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Kunming is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, in June 2013, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in June 2014, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In July, the average temperature in Kunming is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in July 2015, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, in July 2003, it reached 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Kunming is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to 10.1 °C (50.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in August 2002, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 21 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Kunming is of 19.0 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it dropped to 6.2 °C (43.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, in September 2010, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Kunming is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in October 2017, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, in October 1998, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Kunming is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, in November 1992, it dropped to -0.7 °C (30.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in November 1993, it reached 27.8 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Kunming is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 3.4 °C (38.2 °F) and a maximum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, in December 2013, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, in December 1998, it reached 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).