Kunming — time and weather
Kunming is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Kunming and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Kunming
Local time in Kunming is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Kunming
Sights and historical places
- Yuantong Temple
- Yunnan Provincial Museum
- Qiongzhu Temple
Climate in Kunming: month by month
The warmest month in Kunming is April, with average daytime highs of 25.1 °C; the coolest is January, around 14.6 °C by day and 3.0 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in June (~277 mm) and is lowest in March (~21 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 3 | 39 | 8 |
| February | 17 | 5 | 28 | 6 |
| March | 23 | 9 | 21 | 5 |
| April | 25 | 12 | 54 | 8 |
| May | 25 | 14 | 159 | 17 |
| June | 24 | 16 | 277 | 25 |
| July | 25 | 16 | 239 | 26 |
| August | 24 | 15 | 250 | 25 |
| September | 23 | 14 | 183 | 22 |
| October | 20 | 12 | 132 | 19 |
| November | 18 | 8 | 60 | 10 |
| December | 15 | 5 | 32 | 7 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Kunming are February–May, September–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Kunming: Sunrise 06:45 · Sunset 19:40 · Day length 12:55
Time difference from Kunming right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |