Yuxi climate
Yuxi (Yunnan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C64 °F, and about 796 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Yuxi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1762 | 439 | 1151 | 240.9 |
| Feb | 2068 | 643 | 1355 | 90.4 |
| Mar | 2474 | 948 | 1661 | 170.7 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1355 | 2068 | 331.3 |
| May | 2883 | 1660 | 2272 | 763.0 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1864 | 2374 | 1315.2 |
| Jul | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1626.4 |
| Aug | 2882 | 1763 | 2272 | 1475.8 |
| Sep | 2679 | 1660 | 2170 | 923.6 |
| Oct | 2474 | 1355 | 1865 | 672.6 |
| Nov | 2068 | 847 | 1458 | 240.9 |
| Dec | 1762 | 541 | 1152 | 140.5 |
| Year | 2883 | 439 | 1864 | 79631 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 38% | 3.9 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 66% | 33% | 4.9 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 60% | 41% | 5.3 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 60% | 50% | 5.7 | 12:42 |
| May | 64% | 64% | 5.5 | 13:19 |
| Jun | 73% | 84% | 4.8 | 13:38 |
| Jul | 76% | 89% | 4.4 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 76% | 83% | 4.5 | 12:59 |
| Sep | 77% | 76% | 4.0 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 78% | 67% | 3.6 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 77% | 43% | 3.8 | 10:56 |
| Dec | 78% | 45% | 3.4 | 10:38 |
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 Yuxi is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C62 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.7 °C22.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 796 mm31 in. 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 and March and December. The wettest month is July (162 mm6.4 in), the driest is February (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 60% in April to 78% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 33%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Yuxi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–May and September–November: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 92 mm3.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is very wet (162 mm6.4 in) and humid (76% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Yuxi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1762 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 439 to 6 °C43 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2474 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 948 to 16 °C60 °F, about 42 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 28 °C82 °F, lows 1763 to 18 °C64 °F, about 147 mm5.8 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 an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 847 to 16 °C60 °F, about 61 mm2.4 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 Yuxi compares
Compared with Haikou, about 47 km to the north, Yuxi is on average 1.8 °C3.3 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (2.2 °C4 °F warmer).
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Yuxi is the 149th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 308th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Córdoba (Argentina, Cwa), Newcastle (South Africa, Cwa) and Toowoomba (Australia, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Haikou 47 km · 16 °C61 °F · 828 mm33 in
- Kunming 78 km · 16 °C61 °F · 828 mm33 in
- Chuxiong 126 km · 17 °C63 °F · 823 mm32 in
- Jianshui 134 km · 16 °C61 °F · 832 mm33 in
- Mengzi 139 km · 19 °C66 °F · 980 mm39 in
- Qujing 177 km · 16 °C60 °F · 912 mm36 in
- Wenshan City 206 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,081 mm43 in
- Ninger 212 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,417 mm56 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Yuxi?
June is the warmest month in Yuxi, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Yuxi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (62 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in Yuxi?
July is the wettest month with about 162 mm (6.4 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Yuxi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–May and September–November.
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 — most of all 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,910 m, while Yuxi lies at about 1,638 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.