Yunnan weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Yunnan: highs of 14°C (58°F) and about 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 1°C (34°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and wetter; February brings highs of 17°C (63°F) and 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kunming, the largest city in Yunnan. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Yunnan?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
January is a fair month in Yunnan. The weather is usually best in Feb–Apr, Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Yunnan in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 20 mm (0.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Yunnan in January?
Days average 14°C (58°F) and nights 1°C (34°F).
Yunnan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (58°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 20 mm | 37% | fair |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 8 mm | 35% | best |
| March | 21°C (69°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 15 mm | 44% | best |
| April | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm | 53% | best |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm | 65% | fair |
| June | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 144 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 177 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 155 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| September | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm | 81% | fair |
| October | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 68 mm | 69% | fair |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 21 mm | 44% | best |
| December | 14°C (58°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 12 mm | 43% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Yunnan in January
Weather can differ a lot within Yunnan: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming | 14°C (58°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 20 mm | fair |
| Qujing | 14°C (56°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 21 mm | fair |
| Baoshan | 16°C (60°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Zhaotong | 11°C (52°F) | -5°C (24°F) | 10 mm | least pleasant |
| Mengzi | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Chuxiong | 15°C (60°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 20 mm | fair |
| Jianshui | 17°C (63°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 24 mm | fair |
| Wenshan City | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 28 mm | fair |
| Lincang | 17°C (62°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Pu'er | 18°C (65°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 37 mm | best |
| Longling County | 17°C (63°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Dali | 14°C (56°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 23 mm | fair |