Suining climate
Suining (Sichuan, China) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 995 mm39 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Suining climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 160.6 | 10 |
| Feb | 1458 | 439 | 948 | 160.6 | 3 |
| Mar | 2068 | 847 | 1457 | 371.5 | 0 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1456 | 1967 | 672.6 | 0 |
| May | 2984 | 1763 | 2374 | 1124.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 1566.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2475 | 2883 | 1817.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2374 | 2882 | 1536.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1966 | 2475 | 1355.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1457 | 1865 | 742.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 1864 | 847 | 1355 | 331.3 | 0 |
| Dec | 1254 | 337 | 745 | 140.5 | 4 |
| Year | 3392 | 134 | 1865 | 99539 | 17 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 82% | 1.8 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 74% | 84% | 2.2 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 70% | 82% | 3.1 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 67% | 80% | 4.0 | 12:53 |
| May | 68% | 81% | 4.3 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 73% | 83% | 4.1 | 14:06 |
| Jul | 75% | 77% | 4.7 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 74% | 71% | 4.5 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 77% | 82% | 3.1 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 78% | 85% | 2.2 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 77% | 80% | 1.8 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 75% | 83% | 1.5 | 10:11 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Suining is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.4 °C40.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 995 mm39 in. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February. The wettest month is July (181 mm7.1 in), the driest is December (14 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 67% in April to 78% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 71%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in July to 8 km/h (5 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Suining
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 37 mm1.5 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F and very wet (181 mm7.1 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Suining
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 14 °C58 °F, lows 134 to 4 °C39 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 847 to 17 °C63 °F, about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, about 163 mm6.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 847 to 19 °C66 °F, about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Suining compares
Compared with Nanchong, about 58 km to the northeast, Suining has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 547 places in China covered by World Climates, Suining is the 133rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 257th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the China climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Abilene (United States, Cfa), Midland (United States, BSk) and Wichita Falls (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Zitong 44 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,049 mm41 in
- Nanchong 58 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,018 mm40 in
- Hechuan 88 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,110 mm44 in
- Ziyang 99 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,067 mm42 in
- Guangan 102 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,157 mm46 in
- Neijiang 114 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,054 mm41 in
- Yongchuan 132 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,085 mm43 in
- Deyang 133 km · 18 °C64 °F · 920 mm36 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Suining?
July is the warmest month in Suining, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Suining?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Suining?
July is the wettest month with about 181 mm (7.1 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 14 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Suining?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.