Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
60°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Kunming
China · Asia
Cool days and good sunshine.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
60°F
Lows around 42°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 5 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 49° and nights feel near 40°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
62%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning48°F
Rain12%
Cloud52%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday57°F
Rain17%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon59°F
Rain12%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening53°F
Rain7%
Cloud26%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 42 | 1.4 | 5 | 7.5 | 70 |
| Feb | 65 | 45 | 1.0 | 5 | 8.2 | 59 |
| Mar | 72 | 51 | 1.5 | 6 | 8.6 | 52 |
| Apr | 77 | 57 | 2.7 | 9 | 8.5 | 55 |
| May | 78 | 62 | 5.6 | 15 | 7.3 | 65 |
| Jun | 78 | 66 | 10.9 | 24 | 4.7 | 77 |
| Jul | 77 | 66 | 10.6 | 26 | 4.6 | 80 |
| Aug | 77 | 65 | 9.5 | 25 | 5.2 | 80 |
| Sep | 75 | 62 | 6.1 | 20 | 4.6 | 79 |
| Oct | 70 | 57 | 4.3 | 16 | 4.9 | 80 |
| Nov | 66 | 49 | 1.4 | 7 | 6.0 | 76 |
| Dec | 60 | 43 | 0.9 | 5 | 6.6 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology