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Paramaribo's climate is
equatorial, hot, humid and rainy all year round. However, even though there is no dry season, the rains decrease from September to November. The wettest months are May and June.
The city is the capital of Suriname and is located in the north of the country, on the banks of the Suriname River, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, at almost 6 degrees north latitude.
The airport, from which the meteorological data is taken, is located 40 km (25 mi) south of the city, in Zanderij.
Paramaribo - Climate data
In Paramaribo, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 26.5 °C (79.8 °F), that of the warmest month (October) is of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Paramaribo - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 22 | 31 | 26.5 | 72 | 88 | 79.8 |
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| February | 22 | 31 | 26.6 | 72 | 88 | 79.9 |
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| March | 22 | 31 | 26.9 | 72 | 89 | 80.4 |
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| April | 23 | 31 | 27.2 | 73 | 89 | 80.9 |
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| May | 23 | 31 | 27.4 | 74 | 88 | 81.3 |
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| June | 23 | 31 | 27.3 | 74 | 89 | 81.2 |
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| July | 23 | 32 | 27.4 | 73 | 90 | 81.4 |
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| August | 23 | 33 | 28 | 73 | 91 | 82.3 |
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| September | 23 | 34 | 28.5 | 74 | 93 | 83.3 |
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| October | 23 | 34 | 28.5 | 74 | 93 | 83.3 |
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| November | 23 | 33 | 28.1 | 74 | 92 | 82.6 |
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| December | 23 | 32 | 27.2 | 73 | 89 | 80.9 |
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| Year | 22.9 | 32.1 | 27.4 | 73.2 | 89.7 | 81.5 |
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In Paramaribo,
precipitation amounts to 2205 millimeters (86.8 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 85 mm (3.3 in) in the driest months (September, October) to 320 mm (12.6 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.
Paramaribo - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 195 | 7.7 | 18 |
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| February | 150 | 5.9 | 13 |
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| March | 160 | 6.3 | 14 |
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| April | 230 | 9.1 | 16 |
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| May | 320 | 12.6 | 23 |
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| June | 305 | 12 | 23 |
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| July | 225 | 8.9 | 20 |
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| August | 165 | 6.5 | 14 |
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| September | 85 | 3.3 | 9 |
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| October | 85 | 3.3 | 9 |
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| November | 110 | 4.3 | 12 |
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| December | 175 | 6.9 | 18 |
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| Year | 2205 | 86.8 | 189 |
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At Paramaribo, the
sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (80 °F) in January, February to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in August, September. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Paramaribo - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 26.5 | 80 | February | 26.5 | 80 | March | 27 | 80 | April | 27 | 81 | May | 27.5 | 82 | June | 28 | 82 | July | 28 | 83 | August | 28.5 | 83 | September | 28.5 | 83 | October | 28 | 83 | November | 28 | 82 | December | 27.5 | 81 | Year | 27.6 | 81.7 |
In Paramaribo, there are on average around 2735
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Paramaribo - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 6 | 190 | February | 6.5 | 190 | March | 7 | 220 | April | 6.5 | 200 | May | 6 | 190 | June | 6.5 | 195 | July | 8 | 250 | August | 9 | 280 | September | 9.5 | 290 | October | 9.5 | 290 | November | 8 | 245 | December | 6 | 190 | Year | 7.5 | 2735 |
Paramaribo - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F) in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) in February 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) in February 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in March 2008.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in March 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) in April 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in April 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in May 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 320 mm (12.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) in June 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 34.3 °C (93.7 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 305 mm (12 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
August, the weather in Paramaribo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in August 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
September, the weather in Paramaribo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in September 2010.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) in September 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
October, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Paramaribo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the weather in Paramaribo is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Paramaribo is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in December 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.