Climate of Yunnan, China
Area-weighted average across Yunnan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Yunnan, a subdivision of China, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 8.3°C / 46.9°F in January to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in to 215 mm / 8.5 in depending on the season (1100 mm / 43.3 in total across the year). See the 4 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3°C46.9°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| February | 10.1°C50.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| March | 13.4°C56.1°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
| April | 16.4°C61.5°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 20.1°C68.2°F | 174 mm6.9″ | — |
| July | 20.2°C68.4°F | 215 mm8.5″ | — |
| August | 20°C68°F | 202 mm8″ | — |
| September | 18.5°C65.3°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| October | 16°C60.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| November | 12.1°C53.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| December | 8.8°C47.8°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Yunnan?
Yunnan, China does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 20.2°C / 68.4°F, and the driest is January at 13 mm / 0.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Yunnan?
Yunnan, China has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.3°C / 46.9°F in January to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1100 mm / 43.3 in, with the wettest month being July (215 mm / 8.5 in) and the driest January (13 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Yunnan?
The hottest month in Yunnan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.2°C / 68.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Yunnan?
The coldest month in Yunnan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 8.3°C / 46.9°F.
When does it rain most in Yunnan?
The wettest month in Yunnan is July, averaging about 215 mm / 8.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 13 mm / 0.5 in.