Yuxi, Yunnan Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Yuxi, Yunnan gets 1011 mm of precipitation a year over about 116 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 25°C) and January the coldest (average low 4°C).

Yuxi climate at a glance

Mediterranean climate

Yuxi, Yunnan has warm summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in December to 25°C in June. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

How much rain does Yuxi get?

Yuxi gets 1011 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 116 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 64% of China.

July is the wettest month, with 220 mm. February is the driest, with 12 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 19.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 53 days, to February 23, 2023.

Yuxi weather by month

Yuxi weather in January

In January, Yuxi averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The January record high is 24°C (2023) and the record low is -6°C (1974).

Yuxi weather in February

In February, Yuxi averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The February record high is 27°C (2013) and the record low is -3°C (1971). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in March

In March, Yuxi averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The March record high is 28°C (2004) and the record low is -5°C (1986). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in April

In April, Yuxi averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The April record high is 31°C (1994) and the record low is 1°C (1970). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in May

In May, Yuxi averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The May record high is 33°C (2014) and the record low is 6°C (1990). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in June

In June, Yuxi averages a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 177 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. The June record high is 33°C (2023) and the record low is 9°C (2013). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in July

In July, Yuxi averages a high of 25°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 220 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. The sun is out about 15% of daylight hours. The July record high is 31°C (2022) and the record low is 12°C (1973).

Yuxi weather in August

In August, Yuxi averages a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 196 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The August record high is 31°C (2005) and the record low is 10°C (1978). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in September

In September, Yuxi averages a high of 23°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 122 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 23% of daylight hours. The September record high is 31°C (2010) and the record low is 6°C (1997). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in October

In October, Yuxi averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. The October record high is 28°C (2023) and the record low is 2°C (1978). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in November

In November, Yuxi averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The November record high is 26°C (2002) and the record low is -3°C (1971). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Yuxi weather in December

In December, Yuxi averages a high of 16°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The December record high is 25°C (1998) and the record low is -8°C (1983).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Yuxi

March is the sunniest month in Yuxi, with sunshine about 67% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 12%. Over the year the sun shines about 40% of daylight hours. Yuxi is cloudier than 65% of China.

Humidity peaks in August at 81% and is lowest in March at 44%.

First and last freeze in Yuxi

The first fall freeze in Yuxi typically comes around December 16, and the last spring freeze around January 31. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 319 days.

Yuxi weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Yuxi station is 33°C, on May 25, 2014. The coldest is -8°C, on December 29, 1983.

The wettest day on record brought 165 mm of rain, on June 7, 1986.

42 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Yuxi

The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 5°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 12°C.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 12°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January25 mm469%55%24°-6°
February12 mm359%60%27°-3°
March21 mm544%67%28°-5°
April27 mm648%62%31°
May82 mm1160%43%33°
June177 mm1674%12%33°
July220 mm1978%15%31°12°
August196 mm1881%16%31°10°
September122 mm1379%23%31°
October84 mm1280%30%28°
November31 mm573%52%26°-3°
December14 mm476%41%25°-8°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Yuxi climate questions

How much rain does Yuxi get?

Yuxi gets 1011 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 116 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Yuxi?

July is the wettest month in Yuxi, with 220 mm. February is the driest, with 12 mm.

How many rainy days does Yuxi have a year?

Yuxi has about 116 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 19.

What is the hottest month in Yuxi?

May is the warmest month in Yuxi, with an average high of 25°C.

What is the coldest month in Yuxi?

January is the coldest month in Yuxi, with an average low of 4°C.

What is the record high temperature in Yuxi?

The record high at the Yuxi station is 33°C, set on May 25, 2014. The record low is -8°C, on December 29, 1983.

What is the sunniest month in Yuxi?

March is the sunniest month in Yuxi, with sunshine about 67% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Yuxi?

The first fall freeze in Yuxi typically comes around December 16. The last spring freeze is around January 31.

What is the best time to visit Yuxi?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to June and August to November, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station KUNMING (75 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station KUNMING.