AI-generatedSuzhou at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,405 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Suzhou
Suzhou has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Suzhou is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 6.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, September – November
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:5917:27
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:44–06:32 · evening 16:54–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:44 · evening 17:42–17:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Suzhou in October?
In October, Suzhou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Suzhou.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min05:59 – 17:27
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 52 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Shanghai
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Suzhou
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Suzhou, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Suzhou
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Suzhou: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Suzhou has about 7 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Suzhou
How breezy and how cloudy Suzhou is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Suzhou typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 52 % of the sky over Suzhou: variable cloud, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Suzhou
How often the day gets hot in Suzhou (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Suzhou has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Suzhou
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 124 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 8° | 1° | 3.6 h | 9 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 10° | 3° | 4.1 h | 10 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 15° | 7° | 4.4 h | 12 | 107 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 21° | 12° | 5.3 h | 11 | 115 |
| MayMay | 75 | 25° | 17° | 5.5 h | 10 | 129 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 28° | 22° | 4.3 h | 14 | 273 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 32° | 26° | 6.1 h | 14 | 179 |
| AugustAug | 40 | 32° | 26° | 6.0 h | 14 | 158 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 28° | 22° | 5.4 h | 10 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 23° | 16° | 5.3 h | 7 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 17° | 10° | 4.5 h | 8 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 10° | 3° | 4.1 h | 7 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
31.30° N, 120.60° E · 10 m · Asia/Shanghai
Best time to visit Suzhou
The best time to visit Suzhou is from April to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 273 mm.
Suzhou through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Suzhou in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Suzhou in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–32 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Suzhou in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 17–28 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Suzhou in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–10 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Suzhou for you.
Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Suzhou
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Suzhou: score 81 against 75. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 3 more rainy days.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 81better | 75 |
| Day high | 23° | 25° |
| Night low | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 5.5 h |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 129 mm |
| Muggy days | 5better | 9 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Suzhou month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January8° · 4 h
In January, Suzhou is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in January32February10° · 4 h
In February, Suzhou is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in February54March15° · 4 h
In March, Suzhou is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in March74April21° · 5 h
In April, Suzhou is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in April75May25° · 6 h
In May, Suzhou is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 129 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in May56June28° · 4 h
In June, Suzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 273 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in June40July32° · 6 h
In July, Suzhou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 179 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in July40August32° · 6 h
In August, Suzhou is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 158 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in August71September28° · 5 h
In September, Suzhou is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in September81October23° · 5 h
In October, Suzhou is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in October70November17° · 5 h
In November, Suzhou is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Suzhou.
Suzhou in November39December10° · 4 h
In December, Suzhou is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Suzhou.
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Suzhou vs. Shanghai
In October the holiday weather in Suzhou and Shanghai is about equally good (score 81 vs. 81). During the day it is about as warm in Shanghai as in Suzhou.
| in October | Suzhou | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Nov | Apr – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
China in October: the best places
In October, Suzhou ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Beijing19°91
- 2Qingdao19°21°90
- 3Jinan21°89
- 4Tianjin20°89
- 5Shantou27°26°89
- 6Quanzhou27°25°88
- 7Dalian17°19°86
- 8Kaifeng22°84
- 12SuzhouThis page23°81
Planning a trip to Suzhou
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Suzhou in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Suzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 81
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Suzhou lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Suzhou
When is the best time to visit Suzhou?
The best time to visit Suzhou is from April to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Suzhou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Suzhou?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 273 mm. The driest month is December with 53 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Suzhou get?
Suzhou gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 6.1 hours a day; in January there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Suzhou in?
Suzhou uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Suzhou?
A nonstop flight from London to Suzhou takes about 11 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,160 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Suzhou?
Suzhou lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Suzhou?
Suzhou has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 40, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 31.
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