Suriname
A Dutch colonial capital with a wooden old town that feels imported wholesale from the Netherlands, a rainforest interior barely touched by tourism, and a cultural mix of Javanese, Indian, African and Indigenous communities found nowhere else in South America.
The best time to visit Suriname is Feb–Apr, Aug–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (92°F). Local time there is 19:49 (UTC-3).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
February · high 85°F · rain 6.2in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Paramaribo, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 198mm7.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| February | 30°C85°F | 158mm6.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C87°F | 146mm5.7in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 30°C87°F | 294mm11.6in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C85°F | 434mm17.1in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| June | 30°C86°F | 346mm13.6in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| July | 30°C87°F | 296mm11.7in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 226mm8.9in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 34°C93°F | 82mm3.2in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 35°C94°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 32°C90°F | 185mm7.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| December | 30°C86°F | 275mm10.8in | 11.8h11.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- SRD · Surinamese dollar
- Language
- Dutch
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 127 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Suriname?
The best time to visit Suriname is Feb–Apr, Aug–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (92°F).
How warm does Suriname get?
Typical daytime highs in Suriname are Mar–May 30°C (86°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (87°F), Sep–Nov 33°C (92°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (85°F).
Is Suriname expensive?
On the ground, Suriname is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Suriname good for?
Suriname is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, moving about and doing things, old stones and real towns, eating extremely well.