Suriname Weather
🇸🇷 1 city covered · South America
· tropical rainforest climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Suriname at a glance
Our Suriname coverage centers on Paramaribo, which has a tropical rainforest climate. Expect average highs around 89°F (31°C) in October and 83°F (28°C) in January, with about 265 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Paramaribo - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
Paramaribo averages 10.2 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 2081 mm (81.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Paramaribo climate page.
Live weather across Suriname today
Suriname cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | 80° | Oct · 89° | Jan · 75° | 265 | 10.2 | 0 |
Suriname weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 75° | 20 | 10.7 h/day |
| February | 83° | 76° | 17 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 84° | 76° | 17 | 10.6 h/day |
| April | 84° | 76° | 23 | 9.5 h/day |
| May | 84° | 76° | 29 | 8.9 h/day |
| June | 84° | 75° | 30 | 9.2 h/day |
| July | 85° | 75° | 29 | 10.4 h/day |
| August | 87° | 76° | 21 | 11.0 h/day |
| September | 88° | 77° | 16 | 11.1 h/day |
| October | 89° | 77° | 16 | 10.8 h/day |
| November | 86° | 76° | 22 | 10.4 h/day |
| December | 84° | 76° | 25 | 10.0 h/day |
Suriname weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Suriname?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Suriname?
Snow is essentially absent in the Suriname cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Suriname like?
The covered cities fall under tropical rainforest climate. That means steady heat, high humidity and rain spread through every month.