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City Trips Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

October, April, May

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January, May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

4°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Suzhou for a city trip is October, April, May, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Suzhou

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
40Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
58
February
39Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
63
March
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°95
April
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°92
May
83Excellent
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°107
June
52Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°187
July
24Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°174
August
28Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°175
September
64Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°106
October
93Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°63
November
82Excellent
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°60
December
43Poor
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
47

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Suzhou

When is the best time to visit Suzhou for city trips?

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The best time to visit Suzhou for city trips is typically in October, April, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Suzhou?

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Rainy season typically: June–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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