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Suzhou

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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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 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and July the wettest (about 243 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January7.0-2.5326.5
February9.9-0.2287.1
March16.45.7418.0
April22.211.7478.3
May27.216.9578.8
June31.521.91319.0
July31.724.72438.8
August31.524.31519.5
September27.819.3878.2
October21.212.4726.5
November15.76.1347.0
December8.6-1.0187.0

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What is being reported around Suzhou

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People and places shaping Suzhou

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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Past and future events in Suzhou

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1035

    In AD 1035, the Suzhou Confucian Temple was founded by famed poet and writer Fan Zhongyan.

  2. Documented history · 1130

    After February 1130, riots and unrest disrupted Suzhou.

  3. Documented history · 1229

    After 1229, Suzhou prefecture became a commercial center of cities.

  4. Documented history · 1356

    In 1356, Suzhou became the site of a capital of Zhang Shicheng, King of Wu.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Suzhou yet.

Local business and employers

  • iQue

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Suzhou. Chinese joint venture between Wei Yen and Nintendo.

  • Higer

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Suzhou. Chinese manufacturer of buses and coaches.

  • Sky-Watcher

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Suzhou. Company.

  • Ecovacs Robotics

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Suzhou. Chinese in-home robotics appliances company.

  • Cotti Coffee

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Suzhou. Chinese coffee shop company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Suzhou Daily

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Suzhou. Newspaper in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Suzhou, in brief

Suzhou is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Suzhou took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Suzhou

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Suzhou

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Suzhou

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Suzhou

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Suzhou

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08 · Questions

Questions about Suzhou

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Frequently Asked Questions about Suzhou

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Suzhou located and what are its coordinates?

Suzhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 33.6361, 116.9789 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Suzhou?

Suzhou has a recorded population of approximately 1,647,642 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What 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&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Suzhou?

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