Kunming’s climate characteristics. When is the best time to go to Kunming?

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, the Republic of China, is one of the first batch of Chinese historical and cultural cities, the only megacity in Yunnan Province and the third largest city in southwest China after Chongqing and Chengdu. It is Yunnan It is the political, economic, cultural, technological and transportation center of the province, and an important central city and tourism and trade city in the western region. Kunming is a national first-class port city, the core circle of the central Yunnan city cluster, the center of Asia's 5-hour aviation circle, China's gateway hub opening to Southeast Asia and South Asia, and China's only metropolis facing ASEAN. So what is the climate in Kunming? What are the characteristics of Kunming’s climate? When is the best time to travel to Kunming?

Kunming is like spring all year round. The average temperature in January is 9.4℃ and the minimum temperature is -2.4℃. The average temperature in July is 21.1℃ and the maximum temperature is 29.3℃. The frost-free period is about 11 months. The annual precipitation ranges from 1,000 to 1,500 mm, with precipitation from May to October accounting for 85-90% of the year.

Kunming is a good season for traveling all year round. The climate is mild from January to February, and late July is the "Torch Festival" of the Yi, Bai, Nala, Mongolian and other ethnic groups. You can visit the stone forest near Kunming and watch the grand spectacle of the Torch Festival. From July to August, the weather is very hot in most parts of the country, but the temperature in Kunming is between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, making it a summer resort.

Although Kunming is like spring all year round, the temperature varies greatly between morning and evening. Especially in winter, you need to bring cold-proof clothing such as sweaters.