What’s the climate like in Suriname?
The current climate in Suriname features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Suriname in recent years was 39°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Suriname receives 2384 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Suriname is based on weather data from Paramaribo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Suriname to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Suriname?
The best time to visit Suriname for mild to warm weather is September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Suriname.
Climate Table of Suriname
The climate table of Suriname shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 164 | 189 | 145 | 250 | 424 | 312 | 234 | 165 | 66 | 49 | 156 | 230 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in October
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and May
- Precipitation: 2384 mm per year, averaging 199 mm per month
- Driest months: 49 mm in October, 66 mm in September and 145 mm in March
- Wettest months: 424 mm in May, 312 mm in June and 250 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Suriname
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Suriname. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Suriname
This graph shows how much rainfall Suriname gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Suriname
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Suriname. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Suriname
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Suriname. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Suriname
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Suriname over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Suriname
The weather in Suriname is rated an average of 4,2 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors. Have you been to Suriname? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Average Weather in Suriname by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Suriname. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
