Pu'er, Yunnan Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Pu'er climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 32% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 9%. Over the year the sun shines about 41% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 149 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January28 mm471%64%28°-2°
February16 mm359%70%30°
March28 mm444%73%33°
April56 mm949%63%34°
May140 mm1564%43%36°11°
June203 mm2182%9%34°14°
July325 mm2583%13%32°15°
August291 mm2487%9%32°15°
September176 mm1983%20%31°11°
October123 mm1382%32%30°
November51 mm679%51%28°
December25 mm480%50%27°-1°

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?

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 sunshine about 73% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station SIMAO (3 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station SIMAO.