Suzhou · WinterMonth summary
Suzhou weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Suzhou in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is an average time for Suzhou. September (7.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Suzhou in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Suzhou sees 11°C during the day with 9.2h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Suzhou averages 11°C, 20% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Suzhou in December
Is December a good time to visit Suzhou?
December is an acceptable time for Suzhou (score 5.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.8/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Suzhou in December?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 3°C at night. 9.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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