The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Paramaribo sees 28°C during the day with 6.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
January ranks 4 out of 12 months in Paramaribo. Compared to December: 13 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
Feels like
very humid
22°
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Paramaribo is February (8.2/10), 2.7 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Suriname
🗣️LanguageDutch
💶CurrencySurinamese Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️SafetySafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthOctober · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 77%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Paramaribo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SurinameEquatorial tropical climate with a 8.2 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
5.85°N · 55.20°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
February is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 6.2h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Paramaribo get in February?
Paramaribo averages 6.2 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Paramaribo?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Paramaribo in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Paramaribo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Paramaribo scores 6.0/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 7.8/10.
When should you avoid Paramaribo?
June is the most difficult month to visit Paramaribo, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.