Suzhou weather in December (Jiangsu, China)

Looking to travel to Suzhou in December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Suzhou generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Suzhou in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 123 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and June tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Suzhou climate page with graphs.

 

Suzhou, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 123 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in December

Find out more about the weather in China in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Suzhou in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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