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Pu'er, Yunnan Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Pu'er, Yunnan?
Pu'er, Yunnan gets 1462 mm of precipitation a year over about 145 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low 8°C).
Subtropical monsoon climate
Pu'er, Yunnan has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in December to 29°C in April. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 9° | 22° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 15° | 28° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 20° | 27° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 25° |
How much rain does Pu'er get?
Pu'er gets 1462 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 145 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 83% of China.
July is the wettest month, with 325 mm. February is the driest, with 16 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 25.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 55 days, to January 26, 2025.
Pu'er weather by month
Pu'er weather in January
In January, Pu'er averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2005) and the record low is -2°C (1974). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Pu'er weather in February
In February, Pu'er averages a high of 24°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 30°C (1999) and the record low is 2°C (1979). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Pu'er weather in March
In March, Pu'er averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is 1°C (1986).
Pu'er weather in April
In April, Pu'er averages a high of 29°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 34°C (2014) and the record low is 6°C (1970).
Pu'er weather in May
In May, Pu'er averages a high of 28°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 140 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (1979) and the record low is 11°C (1974).
Pu'er weather in June
In June, Pu'er averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 203 mm of precipitation over about 21 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 34°C (2014) and the record low is 14°C (1988).
Pu'er weather in July
In July, Pu'er averages a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 325 mm of precipitation over about 25 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 13% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 32°C (2004) and the record low is 15°C (1975).
Pu'er weather in August
In August, Pu'er averages a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 291 mm of precipitation over about 24 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 32°C (2007) and the record low is 15°C (2002).
Pu'er weather in September
In September, Pu'er averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 176 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 31°C (2020) and the record low is 11°C (1977).
Pu'er weather in October
In October, Pu'er averages a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 123 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 30°C (1978) and the record low is 5°C (1978). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Pu'er weather in November
In November, Pu'er averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 28°C (2014) and the record low is 2°C (1971). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Pu'er weather in December
In December, Pu'er averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 27°C (2019) and the record low is -1°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Pu'er
March is the sunniest month in Pu'er, with estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest, at 9%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 41% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Pu'er is cloudier than 61% of China.
Humidity peaks in August at 87% and is lowest in March at 44%.
Pu'er has about 8 days a year above 32°C. Pu'er is cooler than 76% of China.
Pu'er weather records
These records cover SIMAO during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Pu'er station is 36°C, on May 15, 1979. The coldest is -2°C, on January 3, 1974.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 149 mm of precipitation, on July 10, 1981.
44 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Pu'er
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 9°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 15°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 16°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 21° | 28 mm | 4 | 71% | 64% | 28° | -2° |
| February | 9° | 24° | 16 mm | 3 | 59% | 70% | 30° | 2° |
| March | 12° | 27° | 28 mm | 4 | 44% | 73% | 33° | 1° |
| April | 15° | 29° | 56 mm | 9 | 49% | 63% | 34° | 6° |
| May | 18° | 28° | 140 mm | 15 | 64% | 43% | 36° | 11° |
| June | 20° | 28° | 203 mm | 21 | 82% | 9% | 34° | 14° |
| July | 20° | 27° | 325 mm | 25 | 83% | 13% | 32° | 15° |
| August | 20° | 27° | 291 mm | 24 | 87% | 9% | 32° | 15° |
| September | 19° | 27° | 176 mm | 19 | 83% | 20% | 31° | 11° |
| October | 17° | 25° | 123 mm | 13 | 82% | 32% | 30° | 5° |
| November | 13° | 23° | 51 mm | 6 | 79% | 51% | 28° | 2° |
| December | 10° | 21° | 25 mm | 4 | 80% | 50% | 27° | -1° |
Station: SIMAO, 3 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Pu'er climate questions
How much rain does Pu'er get?
Pu'er gets 1462 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 145 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Pu'er?
July is the wettest month in Pu'er, with 325 mm. February is the driest, with 16 mm.
How many rainy days does Pu'er have a year?
Pu'er has about 145 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 25.
What is the hottest month in Pu'er?
April is the warmest month in Pu'er, with an average high of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Pu'er?
January is the coldest month in Pu'er, with an average low of 8°C.
What is the record high temperature in Pu'er?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Pu'er station is 36°C, set on May 15, 1979. The record low is -2°C, on January 3, 1974.
What is the sunniest month in Pu'er?
March is the sunniest month in Pu'er, with estimated sunshine of 73% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. June is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Pu'er?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.