Paramaribo climate
Paramaribo (Suriname) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 1,744 mm69 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Paramaribo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2882 | 2576 | 2679 | 1425.6 |
| Feb | 2882 | 2476 | 2679 | 1174.6 |
| Mar | 2882 | 2577 | 2679 | 1114.4 |
| Apr | 2883 | 2577 | 2780 | 1947.7 |
| May | 2882 | 2577 | 2680 | 28611 |
| Jun | 2781 | 2577 | 2679 | 2519.9 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2577 | 2680 | 1907.5 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 1054.1 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2578 | 2882 | 532.1 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2678 | 2882 | 512.0 |
| Nov | 3085 | 2678 | 2882 | 813.2 |
| Dec | 2883 | 2577 | 2780 | 1656.5 |
| Year | 3086 | 2476 | 2780 | 1,74469 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 61% | 4.5 | 11:49 |
| Feb | 81% | 66% | 4.6 | 11:56 |
| Mar | 80% | 63% | 4.9 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 82% | 69% | 4.9 | 12:15 |
| May | 87% | 74% | 4.6 | 12:23 |
| Jun | 88% | 69% | 4.9 | 12:28 |
| Jul | 87% | 60% | 5.5 | 12:26 |
| Aug | 83% | 50% | 6.0 | 12:18 |
| Sep | 79% | 39% | 6.3 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 78% | 47% | 6.0 | 11:59 |
| Nov | 81% | 57% | 5.2 | 11:51 |
| Dec | 83% | 63% | 4.5 | 11:47 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Paramaribo is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 25 °C76 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.9 °C3.5 °F.
It is wet, with about 1,744 mm69 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 42% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (286 mm11 in), the driest is October (51 mm2.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in October to 88% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in July to 11 km/h (7 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Paramaribo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and September–November. Average highs then reach 28 °C82 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 51 mm2.0 in to 117 mm4.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is very wet (286 mm11 in) and humid (87% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Paramaribo
- Wetter months (April–July, December) — highs 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, lows around 25 °C77 °F, about 217 mm8.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (January–March, August–November) — highs 2882 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, about 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Paramaribo compares
The nearest larger place is Georgetown, about 346 km to the west. Compared with it, Paramaribo has practically the same average temperature. It receives 24% less precipitation (1,744 mm69 in vs 2,302 mm91 in). The difference is largest in June (0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler).
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Georgetown (Guyana, Af), Cayenne (French Guiana, Am) and Macapá (Brazil, Am).
Nearby places
- Climate in Cayenne 330 km · 26 °C80 °F · 2,873 mm113 in
- Climate in Georgetown 346 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,302 mm91 in
- Climate in Boa Vista 698 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,471 mm58 in
- Climate in Macapá 792 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,068 mm81 in
- Climate in Santana 792 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,068 mm81 in
- Climate in Upata 834 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,094 mm43 in
- Climate in Ciudad Guayana 870 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,110 mm44 in
- Climate in Port of Spain 879 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,719 mm68 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Paramaribo?
October is the warmest month in Paramaribo. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Paramaribo?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (76 °F).
When does it rain the most in Paramaribo?
May is the wettest month with about 286 mm (11.3 in) of precipitation. October is the driest with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.