Average Monthly Sunshine in Suzhou

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Suzhou receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Suzhou, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 210 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of February provide just 105 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1796 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.0 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Suzhou’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Suzhou enjoys an average of 1796 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Dublin, Ireland, receives only about 1440 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Suzhou’s wettest month, receives 174 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 12°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.