Weather in Kunming Today

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Current temperature in Kunming: 18°C (64°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 22°C (72°F), low 15°C (59°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
18°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 16°C
66%Comfortable
High22°
Low15°
10km/hEWind fromEast· Max 14
Light Breeze · Gusts 36 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
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Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 1110:30 PMNight
12h 24m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:53 AMDawn 6:23 AM
Total daylight12h 24mNoon 1:05 PMTotal 12h 24m
Sunset7:17 PMDusk 7:47 PM
NowPartly cloudy+18°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 59 · Moderate

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
10 km/h
E · Light Breeze · Max 14 km/h
Humidity
66 %
Comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
821 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
11°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

22°C-3° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 25°C.

5 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running below normal.

2026-08-28: 26°C26°2026-08-29: 24°C24°2026-08-30: 24°C24°2026-08-31: 24°C24°2026-09-01: 24°C24°2026-09-02: 23°C23°2026-09-03: 22°C22°2026-09-04: 24°C24°2026-09-05: 23°C23°2026-09-06: 25°C25°2026-09-07: 25°C25°2026-09-08: 25°C25°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 4 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Kunming?

The hottest month in Kunming is typically May, with daytime highs averaging around 25.8°C (78°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 14.6°C (58°F).

What is the coldest month in Kunming?

The coldest month in Kunming is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 3.9°C (39°F) and daytime highs near 14.9°C (59°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Kunming have a rainy season?

Kunming doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. July is the wettest month on average (about 278 mm), while December is the driest (about 27 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Kunming?

The best time to visit Kunming is typically March to April, when daytime highs average a comfortable 23.5°C (74°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 46 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Kunming's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Kunming's air quality index (AQI) is 59, rated "Moderate", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is acceptable, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice minor effects.