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When Is the Best Time To Visit Suriname?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Suriname depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Tourist Season in Suriname

A trip to Suriname is best planned during one of the two dry seasons.

During the slightly cooler period from February to April, when there is no heat and the sultry and humid air does not bother you. There may be fleeting rains during this time, but they are not so frequent as to make a visit difficult.

The second dry season covering the time from August to November is also a very good time to travel in the country. Sunny and hot days encourage trekking, sightseeing and relaxing on the beaches.

When planning a trip during the rainy months (May to July and December to January), one must take into account possible traffic difficulties and that many hiking trails will be inaccessible to visitors.

Tourist season month by month. Legend

Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.

The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.

A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.

Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.

Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.

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Average temperatures throughout a year for Paramaribo (°F)

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Season and weather by month

February - April

Feb
Mar
Apr

The dry season in Suriname. These months are slightly cooler than the others, but the crisp air guarantees comfort in travel. In places, there may be some fleeting rainfall, but it is not so frequent and intense as to hinder your visit. This is an ideal time for sightseeing, beachcombing and trekking.

Holidays and observances in Suriname

  • 14 Mar 2025 - Holi Phagwa
  • 30 Mar 2025 - Eid al-Fitr
  • 18 Apr 2025 - Good Friday
  • 20 Apr 2025 - Easter Sunday
  • 21 Apr 2025 - Easter Monday

May - July

May
Jun
Jul

Rainy season bringing increased precipitation. Intense but short-lived downpours occurring on warm sunny days are a common occurrence.

Holidays and observances in Suriname

  • 01 May 2025 - Labour Day
  • 06 Jun 2025 - Eid al-Adha
  • 01 Jul 2025 - Emancipation Day

August - November

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov

Months of the dry season, hot and least rainy. The ideal time to travel in all regions. Sunny and warm days encourage lovers of beach and sea bathing. A very good time for organized trekking and sightseeing.

Holidays and observances in Suriname

  • 09 Aug 2025 - Indigenous People's Day
  • 10 Oct 2025 - Maroons Day
  • 21 Oct 2025 - Divali
  • 25 Nov 2025 - Republic Day

December - January

Dec
Jan

During these months, the rains are more intense and more frequent than usual. Humidity intensifies, and it becomes hot and muggy. Some areas turn into muddy, swampy areas, making it very difficult to move around the country.

Holidays and observances in Suriname

  • 25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec 2024 - 2nd Day of Christmas
  • 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
  • 29 Jan 2025 - Chinese New Year

Paramaribo

Tuesday 24 Dec
Update 2024-12-23 01:44 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
partly-cloudy-day
91°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
38%
Wind speed
7.8 mph
Chance of rain
16%

Paramaribo

Wednesday 25 Dec
Update 2024-12-23 01:44 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
partly-cloudy-day
91°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
34%
Wind speed
8.1 mph
Chance of rain
23%

Paramaribo

Thursday 26 Dec
Update 2024-12-23 01:44 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
88°F
Humidity
87%
Cloud cover
34%
Wind speed
5.8 mph
Chance of rain
55%

Paramaribo

Friday 27 Dec
Update 2024-12-23 01:44 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
91°F
Humidity
81%
Cloud cover
55%
Wind speed
5.8 mph
Chance of rain
48%

Paramaribo

Saturday 28 Dec
Update 2024-12-23 01:44 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
rain
91°F
Humidity
78%
Cloud cover
96%
Wind speed
7 mph
Chance of rain
77%

Climate and Average Weather in Suriname

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Paramaribo
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Average rainfall (in)
RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.

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