The climate of Paramaribo
The current climate in Paramaribo 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Paramaribo, Suriname.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Paramaribo in recent years was 39°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Paramaribo receives 2384 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Paramaribo?
The best time to visit Paramaribo for mild to warm weather is September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Paramaribo.
Climate Table of Paramaribo
The climate table of Paramaribo 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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Paramaribo, Suriname. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Paramaribo
Yearly Temperature in Paramaribo
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Paramaribo, Suriname. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Paramaribo
Total Yearly Precipitation in Paramaribo
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Paramaribo, Suriname. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Paramaribo
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Average weather in Paramaribo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Paramaribo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.