At a glance
| Metric | Shanghai | Suzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 2°C | 1°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1477 mm | 1414 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.3 h/day | 7.4 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & October–November | April–May & October–November |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Shanghai | Suzhou | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3 · Poor | 4.2 · Poor | Shanghai |
| February | 4.8 · Poor | 4.6 · Poor | Shanghai |
| March | 7.3 · Good | 8.0 · Good | Suzhou |
| April | 8.9 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Shanghai |
| May | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Suzhou |
| June | 6.0 · Fair | 5.6 · Fair | Shanghai |
| July | 3.0 · Poor | 3.1 · Poor | Suzhou |
| August | 3.7 · Poor | 3.3 · Poor | Shanghai |
| September | 7.0 · Good | 7.2 · Good | Suzhou |
| October | 9.3 · Excellent | 9.4 · Excellent | Suzhou |
| November | 8.8 · Excellent | 9.2 · Excellent | Suzhou |
| December | 5.6 · Fair | 5.8 · Fair | Suzhou |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Shanghai or Suzhou?
Suzhou has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 5 for Shanghai — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
The best months to visit Shanghai 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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