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Visit Suzhou
in March?

Good window in March — September is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 31.30°N 120.62°E
16°CMax temperature
34%Rainy days
8.5hSunshine / day

Suzhou weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (7.8/10)

Should you visit Suzhou in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 34%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.5h/d

Our take: Suzhou in March: 16°C and 8.5h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Suzhou in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Suzhou. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Suzhou

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January1°C9°C29%2.17.4h4.4/10
🌫️ February2°C10°C30%2.17.8h4.6/10
⛅ March7°C16°C34%2.68.5h7.0/10
🌤️ April12°C22°C35%3.29.4h7.4/10
🌤️ May17°C26°C37%4.29.4h7.7/10
🌤️ June21°C29°C52%7.78.2h7.3/10
🌤️ July26°C32°C54%6.910.9h7.1/10
🌤️ August26°C32°C46%4.612.0h7.3/10
🌤️ September22°C28°C44%5.610.1h7.8/10
🌤️ October15°C22°C28%2.18.3h7.4/10
🌤️ November10°C18°C28%2.18.3h7.1/10
🌫️ December3°C11°C20%1.39.2h5.9/10
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 March, Suzhou averages 16°C, 34% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

March vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Suzhou in March

Is March a good time to visit Suzhou?
March is an acceptable time for Suzhou (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Suzhou in March?
With 16°C max and 8.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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