Suzhou weather in January

Suzhou, China
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January in Suzhou: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with poor air.

#9 of 12 months in Suzhou · #623 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 61/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Suzhou climate normals — January

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 35°F
Rainfall86 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days10 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine5.7 h/day
Daylight10.4 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall0.4 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)135😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Suzhou in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Suzhou?
January in Suzhou: cold, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with poor air. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Suzhou on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
What is the weather like in Suzhou in January?
In January, Suzhou averages a daily high of 8.8°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 85.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Suzhou in January?
Suzhou has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 135 in January.

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