Suzhou · SpringMonth summary
Suzhou weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 61°F
🌧 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)
Quick decision
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.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Suzhou. September remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Suzhou in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Suzhou. Temperatures rise (16°F) 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.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 61°F, 34% rainy days and 8.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
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 61°F max and 8.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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