Kunming Climate and Weather
Kunming's subtropical highland climate causes dry winters and warm summers. The city's position on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau makes its conditions moderate by Chinese standards. The warmest part of the year lasts from early April to the middle of September, with average high temperatures sitting between 68F (20C) and 77F (25). Light to moderate rains and thunderstorms are frequent during this period, especially in July. Summer can have humidity levels of over 90 percent. The cold season lasts between the end of November and early February; winter temperatures tend to average between 39F (4C) and 63F (17C), with occasional showers and little chance of snow. Even though conditions suit travel for most of the year, the period between March and October is popular with both locals and tourists.