Weather & Climate
Plan with Confidence
Check weather forecasts, get packing tips, and prepare for Yunnan's diverse climates
Kunming
昆明
18°C
Sunny
Altitude
1890m
Humidity
65%
Wind
12 km/h
UV Index
Moderate
5-Day Forecast
Mon
Sunny
20° / 12°
Tue
Partly Cloudy
19° / 11°
Wed
Cloudy
18° / 10°
Thu
Light Rain
17° / 9°
Fri
Sunny
19° / 11°
What to Pack
Spring (March-May)
- •Light jacket
- •Long pants
- •T-shirts
- •Sunscreen
- •Sunglasses
- •Light sweater for evenings
Summer (June-August)
- •T-shirts
- •Shorts
- •Light rain jacket
- •Sunscreen
- •Hat
- •Umbrella
Autumn (September-November)
- •Light jacket
- •Long pants
- •Layers
- •Sunscreen
- •Comfortable walking shoes
Winter (December-February)
- •Warm jacket
- •Thermal underwear
- •Scarf & gloves
- •Warm socks
- •Down jacket for highland areas
Best Time to Visit Yunnan
Yunnan's diverse climate means there's always a great time to visit somewhere!
Peak Season (March-May, Sept-Nov)
Perfect weather across most of Yunnan. Ideal for sightseeing, hiking, and festivals. Book accommodations early!
Off-Season (June-Aug, Dec-Feb)
Summer: Great for highland areas like Shangri-La to escape heat. Winter: Perfect for Xishuangbanna's tropical warmth.