Climate of Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname
Point-value climate at Paramaribo (Paramaribo, Suriname). Population approximately 254,169.
Located in Paramaribo, Suriname, Paramaribo has a tropical climate. Population approximately 254,169. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.3°C / 79.3°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in September, with rainfall varying from 77 mm / 3 in (September) to 311 mm / 12.2 in (June) — about 2060 mm / 81.1 in across the year. As the national capital of Suriname, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Paramaribo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 207 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 27°C80.6°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| May | 27°C80.6°F | 276 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.7°C80.1°F | 311 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 27°C80.6°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 138 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.1°C82.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
Paramaribo does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Paramaribo's warmest month is September at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is September with about 77 mm / 3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Paramaribo?
Paramaribo, in Paramaribo, Suriname, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.3°C / 79.3°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in September. Annual rainfall is approximately 2060 mm / 81.1 in, with the wettest month being June (311 mm / 12.2 in) and the driest September (77 mm / 3 in).
What is the average temperature in Paramaribo in September?
The average temperature in Paramaribo in September is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 77 mm / 3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Paramaribo?
The driest month in Paramaribo is September, with about 77 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 28.1°C / 82.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Paramaribo?
The wettest month in Paramaribo is June, with approximately 311 mm / 12.2 in of average monthly rainfall.