October could be a good time to visit Kunming, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +70°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 22 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 114 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kunming has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Kunming in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kunming for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +72°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +70°F.
Is Kunming warm or cold in October?
Kunming is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +57°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kunming:
Climate in Kunming in October
Kunming weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+70°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+43°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+81°F
+77°F
Rainfall
167 mm
114 mm
37 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
78%
74%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
9
Cloudy days
3
5
8
Rainy days
25
22
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 167 mm to 114 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 1 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Kunming in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kunming is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kunming based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 82 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kunming wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 271 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Kunming?
This is the weather in Kunming in October 2024:
1 October
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+74°F
2 October
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+77°F
3 October
☁️
+79°F
4 October
☀️
+80°F
5 October
☁️
+80°F
6 October
🌧️
+78°F
7 October
🌧️
+62°F
8 October
☁️
+61°F
9 October
☁️
+60°F
10 October
☁️
+63°F
11 October
☁️
+67°F
12 October
🌧️
+70°F
13 October
🌧️
+66°F
14 October
☁️
+64°F
15 October
☁️
+68°F
16 October
☁️
+73°F
17 October
☁️
+75°F
18 October
☀️
+76°F
19 October
☀️
+77°F
20 October
☁️
+68°F
21 October
☀️
+69°F
22 October
☀️
+73°F
23 October
☀️
+74°F
24 October
☁️
+71°F
25 October
☁️
+72°F
26 October
🌧️
+72°F
27 October
☀️
+75°F
28 October
☀️
+73°F
29 October
☁️
+74°F
30 October
☁️
+70°F
31 October
☁️
+69°F
In October 2024 Kunming had 8 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kunming climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kunming in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+69°F) and the highest in 2010 (+73°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 957 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1986 with 1807 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kunming in October:
Is October a good time to visit Kunming?
It’s always a good time to visit Kunming, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kunming in October?
October has mild temperatures in Kunming. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Kunming rainy in October?
Kunming is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kunming in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kunming in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kunming, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
