Weather radar Kunming
Real-time precipitation radar · Yunnan · China
Kunming climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kunming shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 15.4° | 18.1° | 23.1° | 25.6° | 25.5° | 25.3° | 26° | 25.8° | 24.5° | 21.2° | 18.8° | 15.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 5.8° | 8.1° | 11.9° | 15° | 16.8° | 18.8° | 19.4° | 19.1° | 17.6° | 14.8° | 10° | 7.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 37 | 30 | 25 | 48 | 164 | 266 | 244 | 252 | 165 | 115 | 64 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 6 |
| Sunshine hours | 250 | 258 | 317 | 316 | 294 | 256 | 299 | 289 | 264 | 208 | 218 | 217 |
| Humidity | 74% | 62% | 49% | 51% | 66% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 80% | 83% | 78% | 80% |
Best time to visit Kunming
The best time to visit Kunming is typically March. In this month the average high is 23.1°C, precipitation is 25 mm and sunshine duration is 317 hours. The annual average high is 22.1°C, total annual precipitation is 1430 mm (175 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3186 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kunming
How up to date is the weather radar for Kunming?
The weather radar for Kunming is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kunming?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kunming: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kunming?
The thunderstorm potential for Kunming is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kunming.
What is the climate like in Kunming?
Kunming has an annual average high of 22.1°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 26°C), the coldest January (avg low 5.8°C). The wettest month is June with 266 mm, the driest December with 20 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1430 mm (175 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3186 hours.
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