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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Paramaribo Climate

Paramaribo is a city in Suriname (16) with a population of about 223,757. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 2002 mm of rain per year.

27°C

Avg Temp

2002

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Paramaribo Climate

Paramaribo has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 2002 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27°C

Avg Temp

2002

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Paramaribo — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 79°194 mm
February26° / 79°123 mm
March27° / 80°124 mm
April27° / 80°183 mm
May27° / 80°267 mm
June27° / 80°304 mm
July27° / 80°207 mm
August28° / 82°137 mm
September28° / 82°79 mm
October28° / 82°79 mm
November28° / 82°117 mm
December27° / 80°188 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Paramaribo

The most comfortable months to visit Paramaribo are typically September, October and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). June is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Paramaribo are typically September, October and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Paramaribo, Suriname has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 2002 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is January.

In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Paramaribo average about 33°C (91°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.