Climate of Nickerie, Suriname
Area-weighted average across Nickerie. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Nickerie, a subdivision of Suriname, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.3°C / 79.3°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in October, with rainfall from 78 mm / 3.1 in to 307 mm / 12.1 in depending on the season (1998 mm / 78.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 275 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.8°C80.2°F | 307 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 250 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 28°C82.4°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 27.7°C81.9°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nickerie?
Nickerie, Suriname does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is October at 28°C / 82.4°F, and the driest is October at 78 mm / 3.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Nickerie?
Nickerie, Suriname has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.3°C / 79.3°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 1998 mm / 78.7 in, with the wettest month being June (307 mm / 12.1 in) and the driest October (78 mm / 3.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Nickerie?
The hottest month in Nickerie is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 28°C / 82.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Nickerie?
The coldest month in Nickerie is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
When does it rain most in Nickerie?
The wettest month in Nickerie is June, averaging about 307 mm / 12.1 in of rainfall. The driest is October with about 78 mm / 3.1 in.