Suzhou
City in China
Suzhou is a city in China with a population of about 12.7 million. Visitors travel here to see the city's classical gardens, which include several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
What to see
The primary sights in Suzhou are its classical gardens, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. These include the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Lion Grove Garden. Together, these sites form the Classical Gardens of Suzhou.
When to go
Temperatures in Suzhou range from highs of 8 °C in January to 32 °C in July. The summer months from June through August are hot and experience the highest rainfall, with up to 202 mm in June. Spring and autumn provide milder temperatures and lower rainfall, which are suitable for outdoor visits. Winters are cold, with average daily lows near 0 °C.
Getting there
The city is located 1029 km from Beijing. The nearest airport is Sunan Shuofang International Airport, which is 28 km away.
Top sights in Suzhou
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is June, with about 202 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 63 | 63 | 94 | 86 | 107 | 202 | 180 | 171 | 97 | 60 | 54 | 36 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Suzhou (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Canglang Pavilion
- Couple's Retreat Garden
- Garden of Cultivation
- Master of the Nets Garden
- Retreat & Reflection Garden