At a glance
| Metric | Nanjing | Suzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 0°C | 1°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1173 mm | 1414 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.4 h/day | 7.4 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & October–November | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Nanjing | Suzhou | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6 · Poor | 4.2 · Poor | Suzhou |
| February | 4.6 · Poor | 4.6 · Poor | — |
| March | 8.6 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | Nanjing |
| April | 9.1 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| May | 9.3 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| June | 6.1 · Fair | 5.6 · Fair | Nanjing |
| July | 3.1 · Poor | 3.1 · Poor | — |
| August | 3.9 · Poor | 3.3 · Poor | Nanjing |
| September | 8.0 · Good | 7.2 · Good | Nanjing |
| October | 9.5 · Excellent | 9.4 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| November | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.2 · Excellent | Nanjing |
| December | 5.3 · Fair | 5.8 · Fair | Suzhou |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Nanjing or Suzhou?
Nanjing has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 2 for Suzhou — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Nanjing?
The best months to visit Nanjing are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Suzhou?
The best months to visit Suzhou are April–May & October–November, based on six years of climate data.
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