Best time to visit Kunming: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Kunming are Mar, Apr, May and Jun.
Best months
Mar, Apr, May and Jun
Peak season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jan, Nov and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 3.8°C – 15.3°C
Rain: 38mm
Sunshine: 8h/day
Visit score: 6.4/10
Feb
Temp: 6.8°C – 19.2°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Mar
BestTemp: 9.2°C – 22.6°C
Rain: 25mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Apr
BestTemp: 13.8°C – 27.2°C
Rain: 18mm
Sunshine: 11.3h/day
Visit score: 10/10
May
BestTemp: 14.7°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 133mm
Sunshine: 10.3h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Jun
BestTemp: 16.5°C – 25.2°C
Rain: 272mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Jul
Temp: 16.8°C – 25.5°C
Rain: 247mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Aug
Temp: 15.9°C – 24.6°C
Rain: 260mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Sep
Temp: 15.3°C – 24.2°C
Rain: 180mm
Sunshine: 9.8h/day
Visit score: 7.3/10
Oct
Temp: 12.9°C – 21.2°C
Rain: 137mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 6.6/10
Nov
Temp: 8.4°C – 18°C
Rain: 77mm
Sunshine: 7.4h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Dec
Temp: 5.6°C – 16.8°C
Rain: 16mm
Sunshine: 7.8h/day
Visit score: 6.4/10
When to go, and when not to
March through June stand out as the best months to visit Kunming, with April offering the highest visit score of the year alongside average highs near 27.2C and more than 11 hours of sunshine a day. March and May also combine strong sunshine hours with comfortable temperatures, and June, while slightly wetter, still ranks among the top months for a visit.
The trade-off is that the broader peak season extends from March through August, a stretch that includes some of the wettest months, such as June with 272mm of rain and July with 247mm, plus warm, humid conditions in July and August. Travelers who prefer lower rainfall and fewer crowds, and who are willing to accept cooler temperatures, may look instead to the off-season months of January, November, and December.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.