AI-generatedParamaribo at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Oct · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 28.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 1,879 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Paramaribo
Paramaribo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Paramaribo is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:2618:26
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:13–06:54 · evening 17:58–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:13 · evening 18:39–18:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Paramaribo in October?
In October, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 79 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min06:26 – 18:26
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Paramaribo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Paramaribo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 29.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Paramaribo ranges from 26.4 °C in February to 28.6 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 26.2° | 27.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.4° | 26.0° | 26.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.6° | 26.0° | 27.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.6° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.9° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.5° | 28.1° | 29.0° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.9° | 27.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.1° | 26.3° | 27.8° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Paramaribo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.7 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Paramaribo, 64 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Paramaribo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Paramaribo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Paramaribo has about 15 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Paramaribo
How breezy and how cloudy Paramaribo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Paramaribo typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Paramaribo: variable cloud, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Paramaribo
How often the day gets hot in Paramaribo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Paramaribo has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Paramaribo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in October (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 57 | 28° | 24° | 26.5° | 6.3 h | 20 | 135 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 28° | 24° | 26.4° | 6.3 h | 16 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 28° | 24° | 26.6° | 6.6 h | 18 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 29° | 24° | 27.0° | 6.0 h | 22 | 172 |
| MayMay | 49 | 28° | 24° | 27.2° | 5.2 h | 28 | 297 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 28° | 24° | 27.6° | 5.4 h | 28 | 306 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 29° | 24° | 28.1° | 6.6 h | 27 | 224 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 7.5 h | 19 | 135 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 30° | 25° | 28.6° | 8.2 h | 13 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.7 h | 15 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 30° | 25° | 27.9° | 6.7 h | 20 | 121 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 28° | 24° | 27.1° | 6.1 h | 24 | 158 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.87° N, 55.17° W · 5 m · America/Paramaribo
Best time to visit Paramaribo
The best time to visit Paramaribo is in February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 28.6 °C. The wettest month is June with 306 mm of precipitation.
Paramaribo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Paramaribo in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Paramaribo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Paramaribo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Paramaribo in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Paramaribo for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Paramaribo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Paramaribo: score 60 against 51. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. February has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 60better |
| Day high | 30° | 28° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.4° | 26.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.7 hbetter | 6.3 h |
| Rainy days | 15better | 16 |
| Rainfall | 79 mmbetter | 101 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Paramaribo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January28° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In January, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 135 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in January60February28° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In February, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in February55March28° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In March, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 83 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in March51April29° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In April, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 172 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in April49May28° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In May, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 297 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in May50June28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In June, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 306 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in June51July29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 224 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in July49August30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In August, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in August58September30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in September51October30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In October, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 79 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in October47November30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 121 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
Paramaribo in November52December28° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In December, Paramaribo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 158 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Paramaribo.
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Paramaribo vs. Cayenne
In October the holiday weather in Paramaribo and Cayenne is about equally good (score 51 vs. 52). During the day Cayenne is 2 °C warmer than Paramaribo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Paramaribo | Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 32° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 |
| Best time | Feb | Jan – Mar, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Paramaribo
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Paramaribo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Paramaribo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,120 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Paramaribo
When is the best time to visit Paramaribo?
The best time to visit Paramaribo is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Paramaribo?
The sea temperature in Paramaribo ranges from 26.4 °C in February to 28.6 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Paramaribo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Paramaribo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Paramaribo?
The wettest month is June with 306 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 66 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paramaribo get?
Paramaribo gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.2 hours a day; in May there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Paramaribo in?
Paramaribo uses the time zone America/Paramaribo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Paramaribo?
A nonstop flight from London to Paramaribo takes about 9 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,120 km.
Which school holidays are best for Paramaribo?
Paramaribo has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 55) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 55.
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