- Humidity: 37%
- Wind: 18 km/h
Weather in Kunming in May
Is Kunming a good place to be right now?
Yes. Kunming is around 25°C with a 0% chance of rain, comfortable for sightseeing.
Why the weather in Kunming differs from nearby places
How this weather affects your trip to Kunming
Plan around the hours that matter: Kunming is easiest to enjoy outside the midday peak, and an indoor option nearby is worth keeping in reserve.
Weather at destinations near Kunming
No nearby destination has its own forecast page yet.
Weather warnings for Kunming
- No weather warnings for Kunming in the days ahead.
Current weather in Kunming
Hourly forecast for the next 24 hours
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 25° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨18 | 25° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨18 | 25° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨18 | 24° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨17 | 24° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨14 | 22° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨10 | 21° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨9 | 20° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨9 | 20° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨11 | 19° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨10 | 18° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨9 | 18° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨9 | 17° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨9 | 17° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨10 | 16° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨10 | 16° Clear sky 💧0% · 💨11 | 15° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨10 | 15° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨9 | 16° Mainly clear 💧0% · 💨10 | 18° Partly cloudy 💧0% · 💨12 | 19° Light showers 💧0% · 💨11 | 21° Light showers 💧0% · 💨11 | 23° Light showers 💧0% · 💨11 | 24° Light showers 💧0% · 💨12 |
7-day weather forecast for Kunming
| Day | Conditions | High / low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 17/10 | Partly cloudy | 25° / 18° | 0% |
| Sunday 18/10 | Light showers | 25° / 15° | 0% |
| Monday 19/10 | Light showers | 26° / 16° | 0% |
| Tuesday 20/10 | Light showers | 26° / 16° | 0% |
| Wednesday 21/10 | Light showers | 20° / 16° | 0% |
| Thursday 22/10 | Light showers | 23° / 16° | 0% |
| Friday 23/10 | Overcast | 23° / 14° | 0% |
30-day outlook for Kunming
The first days are a real forecast; the rest is a multi-year climate trend, not a day-by-day prediction.
UV index in Kunming
0.0 — Low
No protection needed.
Wind in Kunming
18 km/h from the South-west, gusting to 0 km/h.
Visibility in Kunming
Visibility over the next few hours.
Sunrise and sunset in Kunming
Sunrise at 06:08, sunset at 17:41.
Moon phase in Kunming
First quarter
Temperature trend in Kunming
Rainfall trend in Kunming
Climate in Kunming through the year
Climate in Kunming through the year
| Temperature | Rainfall | |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 47 mm |
| February | 11 °C | 24 mm |
| March | 15 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 18 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 19 °C | 141 mm |
| June | 20 °C | 276 mm |
| July | 20 °C | 282 mm |
| August | 19 °C | 250 mm |
| September | 18 °C | 171 mm |
| October | 15 °C | 112 mm |
| November | 12 °C | 46 mm |
| December | 9 °C | 27 mm |
Figures update automatically; the time shown is local to the destination.
Travel scores for Kunming today
Best time to visit Kunming
The most comfortable month to visit Kunming is April.
What to do in Kunming today
Today in Kunming the comfortable window is the morning and the late afternoon; keep the middle of the day lighter.
Activities suited to this weather
These activities match the conditions in Kunming right now.
What to wear in Kunming
Pack for the swing between day and night in Kunming rather than for the daytime peak alone.
Rain in the next two hours in Kunming
Minute-by-minute rain for the next two hours at Kunming.
Activity and health index today
How comfortable Kunming feels today for exercise, walking and time outdoors.
Environmental risks in Kunming
Heat stress, mosquito activity, air stagnation and pollen around Kunming.
Golden hour and blue hour in Kunming
When the light is best for photography in Kunming.
Severe weather centre
Any severe weather affecting Kunming in the days ahead.
Weather map of Kunming
Live rain, wind, cloud and temperature layers over Kunming.
Maps and travel tools for Kunming
Discover Kunming
Tours and places to stay in Kunming
Tours, hotels and resorts in Kunming, matched to the season.
Related travel tools
Currency, visa, flights and maps for planning a trip to Kunming.
Travel network around Kunming
Everything a trip to Kunming needs, connected in one place.
Articles about Kunming
Guides and trip reports covering Kunming.
Featured tours in Kunming
Departures and packages that include Kunming.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Kunming
Where is Kunming?
Kunming sits at 25.039, 102.718, 25.039, 102.718.
When is the best month to visit Kunming?
Across the observed record the most comfortable month in Kunming is April, at about 18°C with 58 mm of rain.
Which month is wettest in Kunming?
July is the wettest month in Kunming, averaging 282 mm.
Is Kunming worth visiting in the rainy season?
Yes, with an umbrella and a flexible plan. Rain in Kunming usually comes in short bursts rather than lasting all day, so keep an indoor option nearby.
What should I pack for Kunming?
Pack for the swing between day and night in Kunming: a light layer for the evening and rain cover in the wet season.
Where can I see the Kunming forecast for the next 30 days?
On this page. Choose the 30-day view for detailed days followed by the multi-year climate trend for Kunming.

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