Kunming weather in January
January in Kunming: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Kunming · #220 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kunming climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2 cm / 0.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 68 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kunming in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kunming?
- January in Kunming: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kunming on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Kunming in January?
- In January, Kunming averages a daily high of 14.7°C and a low of 4.9°C, with about 44.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kunming in January?
- Kunming has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in January.
- Does it snow in Kunming in January?
- Kunming sees roughly 2 cm of snowfall in January.