Climate of Saramacca, Suriname
Area-weighted average across Saramacca. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Saramacca, a subdivision of Suriname, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26°C / 78.8°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in September, with rainfall from 85 mm / 3.3 in to 309 mm / 12.2 in depending on the season (2071 mm / 81.5 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°C78.8°F | 198 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.1°C79°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.4°C79.5°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.7°C80.1°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.7°C80.1°F | 269 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 309 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.5°C79.7°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Saramacca?
Saramacca, Suriname does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is September at 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is October at 85 mm / 3.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Saramacca?
Saramacca, Suriname has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26°C / 78.8°F in January to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in September. Annual rainfall averages about 2071 mm / 81.5 in, with the wettest month being June (309 mm / 12.2 in) and the driest October (85 mm / 3.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Saramacca?
The hottest month in Saramacca is September, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Saramacca?
The coldest month in Saramacca is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
When does it rain most in Saramacca?
The wettest month in Saramacca is June, averaging about 309 mm / 12.2 in of rainfall. The driest is October with about 85 mm / 3.3 in.