Climate of Suzhou
Located in the eastern coastal areas of China and the center of the Yangtze Delta with Shanghai City to the east, Suzhou has monsoon humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons, mild temperature and abundant rainfall. Its weather is mild and moist with an average temperature of 16℃ and an average rainfall of 1,076mm. Black frost period can last 233 days.
Character of the four seasons in Suzhou
Spring, with an average temperature of 14.2℃ from March to May, is a season of recovery from the cold days. Although the average temperature is pleasant, early spring still has temperatures below 0℃.
Summer is the hottest season with a lot of rainy days in June. July is the hottest month with the average temperature of 28.2 ℃, and it can reach 35℃. From June to July is the plum rain season of Suzhou City, too.
Autumn in Suzhou is cool and pleasant. From September to November, you can really enjoy outdoor activities because of the fine weather.
Winter, the coldest season begins from December to February. There may be snow on some days while most of the winter days in Suzhou are comparatively warmer with an average temperature of 4.4℃. January is the coldest month with average temperature of 3 ℃.
Climate Data Table for Suzhou
Month | Avg. High(℃) | Avg. Low (℃) | Rainfall(mm) |
Jan. | 8 | 0 | 43 |
Feb. | 9 | 1 | 63 |
Mar. | 13 | 5 | 83 |
Apr. | 19 | 10 | 103 |
May | 26 | 15 | 108 |
June | 28 | 20 | 163 |
July | 32 | 24 | 133 |
Aug. | 32 | 24 | 128 |
Sep. | 28 | 20 | 133 |
Oct. | 23 | 14 | 58 |
Nov. | 17 | 9 | 48 |
Dec. | 11 | 3 | 38 |
Suzhou Weather Forecast
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