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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Taicang.
Taicang, Jiangsu, China, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 34°C (93°F) in July, while winters cool to 9°C (48°F) in January.
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 1354 mm (53 in) annually. June is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with very warm summers and cold winters. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 6.4 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taicang - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Taicang. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July to a chilly 9°C (48°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in July to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.
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Taicang has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1354 mm (53 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Taicang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in June, the wettest month, with an average of 278 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 44 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall over 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Taicang Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Taicang serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Taicang.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 79%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
October typically offers the most optimal weather in Taicang. In contrast, January, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions. Taicang has a distinct rainy season from June to August, with very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 9°C (48°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1354 mm (53 in). June is the wettest month with 278 mm (11 in), while December is the driest with 44 mm (1.7 in).
Taicang receives around 1,772 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 191 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 112 hours.
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