Best Time to Visit Suzhou: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Suzhou: October, May, April, September.
- Best months for Suzhou: October, May, April, September.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, June.
- The least pleasant month is July (score 5.6).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | -3°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.6 |
| February | 9°C | 0°C | 28 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 14°C | 5°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 21°C | 11°C | 48 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 79 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 132 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 245 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 156 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 22°C | 12°C | 49 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| November | 14°C | 5°C | 36 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 8°C | -1°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Suzhou?
The best months are October, May, April, September.
When is the rainy season in Suzhou?
The wettest months are July, August, June.