Kunming Weather in January

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Even though Kunming is known as the Spring City, the weather in January is the coldest with low precipitation and an average temperature of 2°C ~ 16°C (36°F ~ 61°F). Compared with northern provinces, Kunming is warm in January with mild winds and brilliant sunshine, and the air quality is good with high visibility. Generally it snows a little, and the snow hardly accumulates. The temperature difference between day and night is relatively big, so you should pick the right clothes according to the weather.

The celebration of Chinese New Year may be held in late January according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Kunming is a city where multiple nationalities live. Minorities will celebrate the important festival in their customs. You will experience different ways of celebration.

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Averages for Kunming Weather in January

Temperature: 8°C / 46°F
High Temperature: 15°C / 59°F
Low Temperature: 2°C / 36°F
Humidity: 68%
Rainfall: 16 mm
Rainy Days: 4 days
Sunrise: 07:53 ~ 07:56
Sunset: 18:31 ~ 18:53
Air Quality in January
Average AQI:53
Kunming Air Quality in January

What to Wear in Kunming in January

Suits, lined garments, wind breakers, jackets, light sweaters, cotton padded jacket, thick stockings and short skirts are enough to keep you warm. For convenience in your travel, comfortable shoes are necessary.
Kunming Clothes in January January Wear in Kunming

Things to Do in Kunming in January

Indoor and outdoor activities are all OK. Tens of thousands of seagulls spend winter in the city, becoming one of the beautiful sights. Green Lake Park, Haigeng Dam and lakeside of the Dianchi Lake are good places to watch and feed seagulls. Taking a bath in a hot spring is also a good choice. Hot springs with different styles, levels and scales are easily found here. Yunnan Nationalities Village is the best place to learn about minority cultures.
 

Other Tips

In January, the climate in Kunming is relatively dry, so you need to drink more water and eat more fruit. Sunscreen and sunhat are needed to protect you from intense ultraviolet radiation. To prevent sudden physical discomfort, you are advised to take some medicines, such as a gastrointestinal agent and medicine for colds. For fear of the inconvenience of the Spring Festival Travel Rush, you should determine your travel plan as early as possible.

What is the temperature in Kunming in January?

High/Low Temperatures of Kunming in January
Temperatures Graph of Kunming in January
Air Quality of Kunming in January
Kunming AQI Graph in January

Historical Kunming Weather in January


 
Jan Temperature Sunrise / Sunset Humi-
dity
(%)
High Low
1 15.5°C / 59.9°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:54 / 18:31 88
2 15.5°C / 59.9°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:55 / 18:31 79
3 15.6°C / 60.1°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:55 / 18:32 79
4 15.6°C / 60.1°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:55 / 18:33 75
5 15.6°C / 60.1°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:55 / 18:33 68
6 15.6°C / 60.1°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:56 / 18:34 60
7 15.6°C / 60.1°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:56 / 18:35 65
8 15.7°C / 60.3°F 3.2°C / 37.8°F 07:56 / 18:35 65
9 15.7°C / 60.3°F 3.3°C / 37.9°F 07:56 / 18:36 73
10 15.7°C / 60.3°F 3.3°C / 37.9°F 07:56 / 18:37 61
11 15.7°C / 60.3°F 3.3°C / 37.9°F 07:56 / 18:38 59
12 15.7°C / 60.3°F 3.3°C / 37.9°F 07:56 / 18:38 56
13 15.7°C / 60.3°F 3.4°C / 38.1°F 07:56 / 18:39 58
14 15.8°C / 60.4°F 3.4°C / 38.1°F 07:56 / 18:40 60
15 15.8°C / 60.4°F 3.4°C / 38.1°F 07:56 / 18:41 66
16 15.8°C / 60.4°F 3.5°C / 38.3°F 07:56 / 18:41 49
17 15.8°C / 60.4°F 3.5°C / 38.3°F 07:56 / 18:42 52
18 15.8°C / 60.4°F 3.5°C / 38.3°F 07:56 / 18:43 51
19 15.9°C / 60.6°F 3.6°C / 38.5°F 07:56 / 18:44 49
20 15.9°C / 60.6°F 3.6°C / 38.5°F 07:56 / 18:44 52
21 15.9°C / 60.6°F 3.6°C / 38.5°F 07:56 / 18:45 68
22 16°C / 60.8°F 3.7°C / 38.7°F 07:56 / 18:46 69
23 16°C / 60.8°F 3.7°C / 38.7°F 07:55 / 18:47 94
24 16.1°C / 61°F 3.8°C / 38.8°F 07:55 / 18:47 74
25 16.1°C / 61°F 3.8°C / 38.8°F 07:55 / 18:48 57
26 16.2°C / 61.2°F 3.8°C / 38.8°F 07:55 / 18:49 64
27 16.3°C / 61.3°F 3.9°C / 39°F 07:54 / 18:50 64
28 16.3°C / 61.3°F 3.9°C / 39°F 07:54 / 18:50 69
29 16.4°C / 61.5°F 4°C / 39.2°F 07:54 / 18:51 55
30 16.5°C / 61.7°F 4°C / 39.2°F 07:53 / 18:52 59
31 16.6°C / 61.9°F 4.1°C / 39.4°F 07:53 / 18:53 71
- Last updated on Nov. 26, 2024 by Demi Li -