Paramaribo, Suriname Weather
Paramaribo hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 89°F (31°C) is about 4°F (2°C) above the typical July high of 85°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Paramaribo weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Paramaribo looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 74°. There is a 59% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Paramaribo 14-day forecast
About the weather in Paramaribo
Located in Suriname, Paramaribo experiences a tropical rainforest climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Afternoon temperatures peak near 89°F (31°C) in October and dip to about 83°F (28°C) in January, with around 81.9 inches (2081 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Paramaribo weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 89°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: 71°F (22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (30 rainy days) · Sunniest: September (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 89°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 77°F (25°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 71°F (22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.4 inches (341 mm) of rain over 30 days, while September is the driest. September brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Paramaribo is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 69 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Paramaribo brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 80 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Paramaribo runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Paramaribo runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 62 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Paramaribo by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 75° | 20 | 4.6 in | 10.7 h/day | 81% |
| February | 83° | 76° | 17 | 4.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 79% |
| March | 84° | 76° | 17 | 3.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 78% |
| April | 84° | 76° | 23 | 8.9 in | 9.5 h/day | 81% |
| May | 84° | 76° | 29 | 13.0 in | 8.9 h/day | 86% |
| June | 84° | 75° | 30 | 13.4 in | 9.2 h/day | 88% |
| July | 85° | 75° | 29 | 10.6 in | 10.4 h/day | 87% |
| August | 87° | 76° | 21 | 5.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 84% |
| September | 88° | 77° | 16 | 2.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 82% |
| October | 89° | 77° | 16 | 3.4 in | 10.8 h/day | 80% |
| November | 86° | 76° | 22 | 5.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 83% |
| December | 84° | 76° | 25 | 6.9 in | 10.0 h/day | 84% |