Climate of Paramaribo, Suriname
Area-weighted average across Paramaribo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Paramaribo, a subdivision of Suriname, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in September, with rainfall from 79 mm / 3.1 in to 306 mm / 12 in depending on the season (2035 mm / 80.1 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 | 26.2°C79.2°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 271 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.7°C80.1°F | 306 mm12″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.1°C82.6°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
Paramaribo, Suriname does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is September at 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and the driest is September at 79 mm / 3.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Paramaribo?
Paramaribo, Suriname has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in September. Annual rainfall averages about 2035 mm / 80.1 in, with the wettest month being June (306 mm / 12 in) and the driest September (79 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 Paramaribo?
The hottest month in Paramaribo is September, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.1°C / 82.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Paramaribo?
The coldest month in Paramaribo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
When does it rain most in Paramaribo?
The wettest month in Paramaribo is June, averaging about 306 mm / 12 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 79 mm / 3.1 in.