Best Time to Visit Nieuw Nickerie, Nickerie, Suriname
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Nieuw Nickerie.
Nieuw Nickerie does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (October, 28.1°C / 82.6°F) and driest (September, 71 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–April and August–November; the wetter half falls in May–July and December–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in October, with rainfall from 71 mm / 2.8 in (September) to 283 mm / 11.1 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Nieuw Nickerie, Nickerie, Suriname's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Nieuw Nickerie'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 | 28°C82.4°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
No month at Nieuw Nickerie matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Nieuw Nickerie?
Nieuw Nickerie doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~71 mm / 2.8 in) and October (warmest, 28.1°C / 82.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Suriname's national average.
When is the rainy season in Nieuw Nickerie?
The rainy season at Nieuw Nickerie, Nickerie runs through May–July and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 155 mm / 6.1 in. The wettest single month is June (283 mm / 11.1 in).
What is the driest month in Nieuw Nickerie?
The driest month in Nieuw Nickerie is September, averaging about 71 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 28°C / 82.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Nieuw Nickerie?
The least comfortable months for travel to Nieuw Nickerie — 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 283 mm / 11.1 in in June, and the coldest month averages 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
Is Nieuw Nickerie climate different from Suriname overall?
Yes, usually. Our Nieuw Nickerie 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 Nieuw Nickerie specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.