Suzhou, ChinaQuick decision
When to visit Suzhou?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 34°F | 48°F | 29% | 0.1in | 7.4h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 36°F | 50°F | 30% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 61°F | 34% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 72°F | 35% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 79°F | 37% | 0.2in | 9.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 70°F | 84°F | 52% | 0.3in | 8.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 79°F | 90°F | 54% | 0.3in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 79°F | 90°F | 46% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 82°F | 44% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 72°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 50°F | 64°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 37°F | 52°F | 20% | 0.1in | 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°F, 35% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 31°F, 51% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 23°F, 33% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 10°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 29% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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