Suzhou
Decide whether to visit or live in Suzhou, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Suzhou?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Drone operation restrictions
- General crime levels comparable to other major Chinese cities
- Availability of health services
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Suzhou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Suzhou are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 228 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 | 1.1 | 67 | 6.0 |
| February | 10.6 | 2.5 | 61 | 6.1 |
| March | 16.3 | 7.4 | 79 | 7.0 |
| April | 21.6 | 12.6 | 95 | 7.8 |
| May | 25.8 | 17.3 | 134 | 8.0 |
| June | 28.5 | 21.6 | 228 | 7.1 |
| July | 32.4 | 26.0 | 213 | 9.2 |
| August | 32.9 | 26.0 | 143 | 10.1 |
| September | 28.4 | 21.7 | 167 | 8.1 |
| October | 22.8 | 15.5 | 73 | 6.9 |
| November | 17.6 | 9.7 | 58 | 6.6 |
| December | 10.8 | 2.7 | 40 | 6.8 |
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People and places shaping Suzhou
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Research updated Thursday, August 6, 2026Past and future events in Suzhou
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Previously
- Documented history · 1035
In AD 1035, the Suzhou Confucian Temple was founded by famed poet and writer Fan Zhongyan.
- Documented history · 1130
After February 1130, riots and unrest disrupted Suzhou.
- Documented history · 1229
After 1229, Suzhou prefecture became a commercial center of cities.
- Documented history · 1356
In 1356, Suzhou became the site of a capital of Zhang Shicheng, King of Wu.
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01 · OverviewSuzhou, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Suzhou took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Suzhou
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Suzhou
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Suzhou
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Suzhou
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Suzhou
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Suzhou
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Frequently Asked Questions about Suzhou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Suzhou located and what are its coordinates?
Suzhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 31.3041, 120.5954 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Suzhou?
Suzhou has a recorded population of approximately 6,715,559 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Suzhou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Suzhou include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Suzhou?
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