City in Jiangsu, China
Suzhou weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Suzhou
Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild and pleasant. Jun–Jul is plum rain, Jul–Aug hot and humid; Dec–Feb is cold and damp. Golden Week is crowded.
Suzhou weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°60 mm
- Feb10°71 mm
- Mar15°76 mm
- Apr21°95 mm
- May26°92 mm
- Jun30°179 mm
- Jul32°188 mm
- Aug32°159 mm
- Sep28°116 mm
- Oct23°66 mm
- Nov17°64 mm
- Dec10°43 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C46°F | -1°C30°F | 60 mm | 79% | Cold |
| February | 10°C50°F | 0°C33°F | 71 mm | 80% | Cold |
| March | 15°C59°F | 4°C40°F | 76 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 21°C70°F | 10°C49°F | 95 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C80°F | 16°C60°F | 92 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C85°F | 20°C69°F | 179 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| July | 32°C90°F | 25°C77°F | 188 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| August | 32°C89°F | 24°C76°F | 159 mm | 81% | Hot & humid |
| September | 28°C82°F | 20°C67°F | 116 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 13°C56°F | 66 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| November | 17°C63°F | 7°C45°F | 64 mm | 78% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | 1°C33°F | 43 mm | 77% | Cold |
Best months across China
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Shanghai | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Xi'an | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Chengdu | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Guilin | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Chongqing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Shenzhen | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (30°C) |
| Guangzhou | Mar, Oct–Dec | Aug (32°C) |
| Hangzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Zhangjiajie | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Yangshuo | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Lijiang | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jun (25°C) |
| Suzhou | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Harbin | Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug | Jul (29°C) |
| Sanya | Nov–Mar | May (32°C) |
| Xiamen | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Dali | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (26°C) |
| Lhasa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (24°C) |
| Huangshan | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (29°C) |
| Kunming | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (27°C) |
| Qingdao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Nanjing | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Shangri-La | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jun (21°C) |
| Jiuzhaigou | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (31°C) |
| Changsha | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Pingyao | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Dunhuang | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Kashgar | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Wuhan | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Tianjin | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Suzhou?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May and Oct–Nov are mild and pleasant. Jun–Jul is plum rain, Jul–Aug hot and humid; Dec–Feb is cold and damp. Golden Week is crowded.
When is the rainy season in Suzhou?
Rain peaks in July with about 188 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Suzhou?
July, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Suzhou get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.