Puer climate
Puer (Yunnan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 1,417 mm56 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Puer climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1865 | 643 | 1254 | 371.4 |
| Feb | 2271 | 846 | 1559 | 160.6 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1151 | 1864 | 321.2 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1458 | 2170 | 682.7 |
| May | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 1485.8 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1865 | 2374 | 2017.9 |
| Jul | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 29812 |
| Aug | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 27711 |
| Sep | 2680 | 1762 | 2271 | 1566.2 |
| Oct | 2475 | 1458 | 1967 | 1154.5 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1051 | 1660 | 461.8 |
| Dec | 1865 | 745 | 1355 | 240.9 |
| Year | 2984 | 643 | 1966 | 1,41756 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 34% | 4.2 | 10:53 |
| Feb | 69% | 25% | 5.1 | 11:22 |
| Mar | 64% | 36% | 5.3 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 66% | 51% | 5.7 | 12:39 |
| May | 71% | 71% | 5.4 | 13:13 |
| Jun | 80% | 89% | 4.7 | 13:31 |
| Jul | 83% | 92% | 4.2 | 13:24 |
| Aug | 83% | 88% | 4.4 | 12:55 |
| Sep | 83% | 78% | 4.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 84% | 66% | 4.0 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 83% | 44% | 4.0 | 11:01 |
| Dec | 82% | 44% | 3.6 | 10:44 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Puer is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F and a low of 18 °C65 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.8 °C19.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,417 mm56 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February. The wettest month is July (298 mm12 in), the driest is February (16 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 64% in March to 84% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 25%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in August to 3 km/h (2 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Puer
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 16 mm0.6 in to 68 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is very wet (298 mm12 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Puer
- Wetter months (May–September) — highs 2680 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1762 to 18 °C65 °F, about 216 mm8.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–April) — highs 1865 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 643 to 14 °C58 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Puer compares
The nearest larger place is Lincang, about 151 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Puer has practically the same average temperature. It receives 26% more precipitation (1,417 mm56 in vs 1,126 mm44 in).
World Climates covers 547 places in China. By annual mean temperature, Puer is the 95th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 130th wettest. See all of them on the China climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Orizaba (Mexico, Cwa), Pietermaritzburg (South Africa, Cfb) and Fianarantsoa (Madagascar, Cwb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Ninger 29 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,417 mm56 in
- Climate in Yunjinghong 88 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,226 mm48 in
- Climate in Lincang 151 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Climate in Jianshui 167 km · 16 °C61 °F · 832 mm33 in
- Climate in Kēng Tung 168 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,009 mm40 in
- Climate in Möng Yang 170 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,010 mm40 in
- Climate in Yuxi 236 km · 18 °C64 °F · 796 mm31 in
- Climate in Mengzi 255 km · 19 °C66 °F · 980 mm39 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Puer?
June is the warmest month in Puer. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (65 °F).
What is the coldest month in Puer?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 18 °C (65 °F) and its average low is 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Puer?
July is the wettest month with about 298 mm (11.7 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Puer?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.