Suzhou weather in January (Jiangsu, China)

How does the January weather in Suzhou compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Suzhou includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Suzhou in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 107 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Suzhou. September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Suzhou, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 107 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Suzhou.

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