Kunming is at the middle part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Highland with low latitude and high elevation. The city's ideal geographical location earn Kunming the most pleasant weather condition in China. Weather here changes little throughout the year with no severe summer or cold winter. The average temperature of the hottest month is 19.7 centigrade while average temperature for the coldest month is 19.7 centigrade. The city is covered with blossoms and lush vegetation all the year round and Kunming is thus nicknamed the City of Eternal Spring.

On the downside, temperature differs greatly between daytime and night. Please bring warm clothing with you even in hot summer.