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Suzhou Climate by Month

Suzhou has a four-season humid subtropical climate. This means wet and hot summers and winter months are colder because of the cold winds coming in from Siberia.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Suzhou can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 2°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Suzhou is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1424 mm. Suzhou can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 287 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast December, experiences much drier conditions, with 51 mm of rainfall, spread across 11 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Suzhou can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 7.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Suzhou in China

During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Suzhou?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
  • Which is the warmest month in Suzhou?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Suzhou?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Suzhou?
    June tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Suzhou?
    December is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Suzhou?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Suzhou

    Thu   Nov 21
    15°C | 8°C
    NW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    17°C | 8°C
    NE 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    15°C | 9°C
    NE 14 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain