Suzhou Weather in August

The weather in August is similar to last month, with the highest maximum temperature being about 38℃/100.4℉. There are likely to be about 10 days with thunder showers altogether, and it often rains in the middle of the month.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Highest Maximum	Lowest Minimum
℃	33	27	38	24
℉	91.4	80.6	100.4	75.2

Sunny Days: about 2 days
Cloudy Days: about 13 days
Snow Days: about 12 days
Overcast Days: about 4 days

What to wear and bring?

In early August
The minimum temperature early in the month stays at around 29℃/84.2℉, and the maximum temperature is between 29℃/84.2℉ and 38℃/100.4℉. It is recommended that you wear cool clothing such as short skirts, short pants and a T-shirt. Don’t forget to take rain gear in case of a thunder storm.

In mid-August
In mid-August, there are often thunder storms continuously for two or three days in a row, so you might need to stay inside as much as possible. You will need to bring rain gear, wear non-slippery shoes and a water-proof coat, and carry an umbrella.

In late August
Compared to mid-August, there are a couple of sunny days, when the maximum temperature is 36℃/96.8℉. It is a pleasant enough to wear short sleeves and short skirts. But don’t forget to watch out for sunburn. A hat, long sleeved shirt and moisturizing sunscreen lotion are a good choice. It may rain, so you’d better to take an umbrella in case it rains when you want to go out.

Historical Weather in August

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