Climate of Para, Suriname
Area-weighted average across Para. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Para, a subdivision of Suriname, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in September, with rainfall from 90 mm / 3.5 in to 326 mm / 12.8 in depending on the season (2256 mm / 88.8 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 | 25.9°C78.6°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.5°C79.7°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 315 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.4°C79.5°F | 326 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.7°C81.9°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.3°C81.1°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.3°C79.3°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Para?
Para, Suriname does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is September at 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and the driest is October at 90 mm / 3.5 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Para?
Para, Suriname has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in January to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in September. Annual rainfall averages about 2256 mm / 88.8 in, with the wettest month being June (326 mm / 12.8 in) and the driest October (90 mm / 3.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Para?
The hottest month in Para is September, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.7°C / 81.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Para?
The coldest month in Para is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
When does it rain most in Para?
The wettest month in Para is June, averaging about 326 mm / 12.8 in of rainfall. The driest is October with about 90 mm / 3.5 in.