Best Time to Visit Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Paramaribo.
Paramaribo does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (September, 28.1°C / 82.6°F) and driest (September, 77 mm / 3 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 26.3°C / 79.3°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in September, with rainfall from 77 mm / 3 in (September) to 311 mm / 12.2 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Paramaribo'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 | 28.1°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 |
No month at Paramaribo matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
Paramaribo doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~77 mm / 3 in) and September (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 Paramaribo?
The rainy season at Paramaribo, Paramaribo runs through May–July and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 179 mm / 7 in. The wettest single month is June (311 mm / 12.2 in).
What is the driest month in Paramaribo?
The driest month in Paramaribo is September, averaging about 77 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 28.1°C / 82.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Paramaribo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Paramaribo — 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 311 mm / 12.2 in in June, and the coldest month averages 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
Is Paramaribo climate different from Suriname overall?
Yes, usually. Our Paramaribo 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 Paramaribo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.