Suriname climate
World Climates covers 1 place in Suriname. Paramaribo has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am).
Climate of Paramaribo at a glance
The year average in Paramaribo is 27 °C80 °F. The warmest month is October, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F. The coldest is January, with an average low of 25 °C76 °F. About 1,744 mm69 in of precipitation falls in a year. May is the wettest month and October the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are February and March and September–November.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in Suriname does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in Suriname: Paramaribo. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Paramaribo?
October is the warmest month, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F. January is the coldest, with an average low of 25 °C76 °F.
When does it rain the most in Paramaribo?
May is the wettest month, with about 286 mm11 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,744 mm69 in.
When is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are February and March and September–November. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in Suriname
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 27 | 30 | 24 | 1,744 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.