Best Time to Visit Groningen, Saramacca, Suriname
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Groningen.
Groningen does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (September, 27.9°C / 82.2°F) and driest (September, 64 mm / 2.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–March and August–December; the wetter half falls in April–July and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26°C / 78.8°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in September, with rainfall from 64 mm / 2.5 in (September) to 316 mm / 12.4 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Groningen, Saramacca, Suriname's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Groningen's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 103 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
No month at Groningen matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Groningen?
Groningen doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~64 mm / 2.5 in) and September (warmest, 27.9°C / 82.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Suriname's national average.
When is the rainy season in Groningen?
The rainy season at Groningen, Saramacca runs through April–July and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 176 mm / 6.9 in. The wettest single month is June (316 mm / 12.4 in).
What is the driest month in Groningen?
The driest month in Groningen is September, averaging about 64 mm / 2.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Groningen?
The least comfortable months for travel to Groningen — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 316 mm / 12.4 in in June, and the coldest month averages 26°C / 78.8°F.
Is Groningen climate different from Suriname overall?
Yes, usually. Our Groningen figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Suriname figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Groningen specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.