Quick decision
When to visit Suzhou?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
22°C–28°C in September
🌧 Least rain
44% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (29%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
Monthly climate data
Suzhou weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 1°C | 9°C | 29% | 2.1 | 7.4h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 2°C | 10°C | 30% | 2.1 | 7.8h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 34% | 2.6 | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 22°C | 35% | 3.2 | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 26°C | 37% | 4.2 | 9.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 21°C | 29°C | 52% | 7.7 | 8.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 32°C | 54% | 6.9 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 32°C | 46% | 4.6 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 28°C | 44% | 5.6 | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 22°C | 28% | 2.1 | 8.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 10°C | 18°C | 28% | 2.1 | 8.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 3°C | 11°C | 20% | 1.3 | 9.2h | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 35% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°C, 51% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°C, 33% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 26% rainy days, 8.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.0/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 44% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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