Suzhou · SummerMonth summary
Suzhou weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Suzhou in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: July is a good time to visit Suzhou. September remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Suzhou in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in July
In the height of summer, Suzhou sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 July, Suzhou averages 32°C, 54% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
July vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Suzhou in July
Is July a good time to visit Suzhou?
July is an acceptable time for Suzhou (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Suzhou in July?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in July. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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