When is the best time to go to Suzhou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Suzhou, China. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Suzhou
Suzhou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Suzhou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 1mm | 7.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
The weather in January in Suzhou is characteristically cold and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suzhou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Suzhou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Suzhou with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 1mm | 8.3hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Suzhou is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Suzhou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -12°C (10°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Suzhou with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 3mm | 8.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Suzhou is characteristically cool and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suzhou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Suzhou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Suzhou with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 5mm | 9.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
Suzhou's weather in April is typically mild and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Suzhou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Suzhou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Suzhou with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 14mm | 10.1hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a dry month in Suzhou and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Suzhou, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Suzhou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Suzhou with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 22mm | 10.4hrs | 10.7hrs |
Suzhou's weather in June is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Suzhou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Suzhou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Suzhou with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 35mm | 9.9hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Suzhou is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Suzhou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Suzhou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Suzhou with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 30mm | 9.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Suzhou is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Suzhou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Suzhou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Suzhou with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 14mm | 9.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
Suzhou's weather in September is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Suzhou, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Suzhou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Suzhou with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 3mm | 9.4hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a very dry month in Suzhou and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Suzhou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Suzhou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Suzhou with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 2mm | 8.4hrs | 10.7hrs |
November in Suzhou is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Suzhou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Suzhou with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 1mm | 7.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Suzhou is generally very dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Suzhou for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Suzhou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -14°C (8°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Suzhou with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Suzhou weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -2.2°C 28°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
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