Suzhou — time and weather
Suzhou is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Suzhou and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Suzhou
Local time in Suzhou is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Suzhou
Sights and historical places
- Classical Gardens of Suzhou
- Tiger Hill Pagoda
- Precious Belt Bridge
- Suzhou Industrial Park
- Hanshan Temple
- Suzhou Museum
Climate in Suzhou: month by month
The warmest month in Suzhou is August, with average daytime highs of 33.6 °C; the coolest is January, around 9.8 °C by day and 0.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in June (~229 mm) and is lowest in December (~22 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 1 | 41 | 5 |
| February | 11 | 2 | 64 | 9 |
| March | 17 | 7 | 81 | 10 |
| April | 22 | 12 | 83 | 10 |
| May | 26 | 17 | 111 | 11 |
| June | 29 | 22 | 229 | 17 |
| July | 33 | 26 | 224 | 16 |
| August | 34 | 26 | 142 | 14 |
| September | 29 | 22 | 161 | 14 |
| October | 23 | 16 | 66 | 9 |
| November | 18 | 10 | 64 | 7 |
| December | 11 | 2 | 22 | 4 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Suzhou are March–May, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Suzhou: Sunrise 05:26 · Sunset 18:36 · Day length 13:10
Time difference from Suzhou right now:
| New York | +12 h |
| London | +7 h |
| Dubai | +4 h |
| Tokyo | −1 h |
| Paris | +6 h |
| Sydney | −2 h |