How hot is Suzhou in August?

Daytime highs in Suzhou in August average 33°C (91°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Suzhou in August?

Expect around 14.5 rainy days and 177 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Suzhou?

August is a challenging month to visit Suzhou — consider April–May & October–November instead. Overall travel score: 3.3/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Suzhou weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Suzhou — consider April–May & October–November instead. Expect highs around 33°C, lows near 26°C, and about 14.5 days with rain.

3.3 · Poortravel score for August

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Avg high

33°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

177 mm

Rain days

14.5

Sunshine

10.1 h/day

Daylight

13.1 h

What to pack for Suzhou in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Suzhou: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Suzhou guide.

Suzhou in August: the details

In August, Suzhou sees average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 177 mm across 14.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.1 hours per day with 13.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Suzhou, China (31.3, 120.6) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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