Suzhou
Classical gardens designed centuries ago as three-dimensional paintings you walk through, canals that earned the city its old nickname as the Venice of the East, and silk workshops still weaving by hand a short walk from the water.
The best time to visit Suzhou is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (74°F). Local time there is 06:21 (UTC+8).
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In season
The year at a glance
March · high 61°F · rain 3.8in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Shanghai (Minhang), this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C50°F | 71mm2.8in | 10.3h10.3h | |
| February | 11°C52°F | 71mm2.8in | 11.0h11.0h | |
| March | 16°C61°F | 97mm3.8in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 21°C69°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 25°C78°F | 112mm4.4in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C83°F | 220mm8.7in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| July | 31°C88°F | 289mm11.4in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| August | 32°C90°F | 173mm6.8in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| September | 28°C82°F | 208mm8.2in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 23°C73°F | 62mm2.4in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 19°C65°F | 54mm2.1in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| December | 11°C52°F | 33mm1.3in | 10.1h10.1h |
Good to know
- Currency
- CNY · renminbi
- Language
- Standard Chinese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Suzhou?
The best time to visit Suzhou is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (74°F).
How warm does Suzhou get?
Typical daytime highs in Suzhou are Mar–May 21°C (69°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 11°C (51°F).
Is Suzhou expensive?
On the ground, Suzhou is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Suzhou good for?
Suzhou is good for old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well.