Climate - Paramaribo (Suriname)

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.

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.
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.
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.
On average, there are around 2735 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Paramaribo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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, in January 2003, it dropped to 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, in January 2005, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

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In February, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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, in February 2003, it dropped to 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, in February 1995, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

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In March, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, in March 2008, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in March 1995, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F).

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In April, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, in April 2001, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, in April 1995, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F).

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In May, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in May 2003, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, in May 1995, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 320 mm (12.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 85%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).

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In June, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in June 2003, it dropped to 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, in June 1995, it reached 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 305 mm (12 in), distributed over 23 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 85%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

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In July, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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, in July 2002, it dropped to 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in July 2012, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 20 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F).

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In August, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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, in August 2004, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, in August 1994, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F).

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In September, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in September 2010, it dropped to 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in September 2012, it reached 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F).

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In October, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in October 2010, it dropped to 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in October 2012, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F).

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In November, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, in November 2007, it dropped to 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in November 2012, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

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In December, the average temperature in Paramaribo 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, in December 2002, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, in December 2004, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 84%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F).