●　Changzhou has four distinct seasons. 

●　Summers can be as hot as 38°C for a very short period, the air is usually very humid, and it is often rainy. 

●　Winters are mild but temperature can drop to -5°C and it will sometimes even snow. 

●　Avoid packing too many clothes (affordable and good variety of winter clothes available), but note that large size clothes and shoes might be difficult to find. 

●　International brands like H&M, Decathlon do have more European styles and large size products.