Suzhou Weather
Suzhou weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov.
Suzhou current weather
Suzhou now (local time 15:45)
22°C
Clear
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 38%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
11° – 26°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
☁️
23°
14°
💧0%
Mon
10/5
☁️
22°
11°
💧0%
Tue
10/6
☁️
25°
12°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☀️
26°
12°
💧0%
Thu
10/8
☁️
25°
13°
💧0%
Fri
10/9
⛅
24°
14°
💧0%
Sat
10/10
⛅
26°
15°
💧0%
Sun
10/11
☀️
25°
16°
💧2%
Mon
10/12
☁️
27°
16°
💧11%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
24°
19°
💧11%
Wed
10/14
☁️
28°
18°
💧6%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
23°
19°
💧9%
Fri
10/16
☁️
24°
18°
💧15%
Sat
10/17
⛅
26°
17°
💧18%
Best time to visit Suzhou
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Suzhou are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is July (average high 32°C) and the coldest is January (average low -4°C).
Suzhou climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | -4°C | 25 mm | 71% | -16°C |
| Feb | 10°C | -2°C | 31 mm | 71% | -14°C |
| MarBest | 16°C | 3°C | 38 mm | 66% | -11°C |
| AprBest | 23°C | 9°C | 52 mm | 65% | -8°C |
| MayBest | 28°C | 15°C | 76 mm | 64% | -5°C |
| Jun | 32°C | 20°C | 126 mm | 68% | -3°C |
| Jul | 32°C | 24°C | 220 mm | 78% | -1°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 23°C | 159 mm | 80% | -2°C |
| SepBest | 28°C | 17°C | 82 mm | 75% | -6°C |
| OctBest | 22°C | 10°C | 42 mm | 70% | -10°C |
| NovBest | 15°C | 3°C | 40 mm | 71% | -14°C |
| Dec | 8°C | -3°C | 23 mm | 70% | -16°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Suzhou weather month by month: what to wear
Suzhou in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Suzhou is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C, around 42 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in NovemberBest month
November in Suzhou is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C, around 40 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 71% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in December
December in Suzhou is cold: average highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C, around 23 mm of rain (dry) and 70% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in January
January in Suzhou is cold: average highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C, around 25 mm of rain (dry) and 71% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in February
February in Suzhou is cold: average highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C, around 31 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 71% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in MarchBest month
March in Suzhou is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 66% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in AprilBest month
April in Suzhou is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C, around 52 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 65% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in MayBest month
May in Suzhou is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C, around 76 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 64% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in June
June in Suzhou is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C, around 126 mm of rain (some rain) and 68% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Suzhou in July
July in Suzhou is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C, around 220 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Suzhou in August
August in Suzhou is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C, around 159 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Suzhou in SeptemberBest month
September in Suzhou is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 75% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Suzhou?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Suzhou are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov. The hottest month is July (average high 32°C) and the coldest is January (average low -4°C).
›What's the weather like in Suzhou in October, and what should I wear?
October in Suzhou is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C, around 42 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 70% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Suzhou in November, and what should I wear?
November in Suzhou is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C, around 40 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 71% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Suzhou?
Suzhou is wettest in July, with about 220 mm on average, and driest in December, with about 23 mm.
›How cold does Suzhou get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 6°C by day and -4°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.