Best Time to Visit Suriname
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Suriname.
Suriname does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around September (28°C / 82.4°F) and September (85 mm / 3.3 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers August–November and January–March, while the wetter half runs through April–July and December. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in September, and monthly rainfall from 85 mm / 3.3 in (September) to 315 mm / 12.4 in (May). Suriname's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Suriname can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C82.4°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 28°C82.4°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
No month in Suriname fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Suriname?
Suriname doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~85 mm / 3.3 in) and September (warmest, 28°C / 82.4°F). Regional variation within Suriname can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Suriname?
The rainy season in Suriname runs through April–July and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 190 mm / 7.5 in. The wettest single month is May, averaging 315 mm / 12.4 in.
What is the dry season in Suriname?
The drier half of the year in Suriname covers August–November and January–March, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 190 mm / 7.5 in. The driest single month is September with about 85 mm / 3.3 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Suriname?
The least comfortable months for travel in Suriname — based on our climate data — are January, February, April, May, June, July, December. These are Suriname's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 315 mm / 12.4 in in May, and temperatures bottom out at 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Suriname?
Shoulder-season months in Suriname — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.