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Best time to visit Suriname: month by month
Short answer
The drier periods, roughly February to March and mid-August to November, are best, with highs of 28-32°C and fewer rainy days; September and October are the hottest, at 31-32°C. The main rainy season runs from about April to August, with up to 30 rainy days a month, and a shorter one in December and January. Turtles nest at Galibi from about February to August.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 24°C | 24 | low |
| Feb | 28°C | 24°C | 22 | low |
| Mar | 28°C | 24°C | 20 | low |
| Apr | 29°C | 24°C | 27 | low |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 29 | low |
| Jun | 29°C | 24°C | 30 | low |
| Jul | 30°C | 24°C | 30 | medium |
| Aug | 30°C | 24°C | 23 | medium |
| Sep | 31°C | 25°C | 21 | low |
| Oct | 32°C | 25°C | 22 | low |
| Nov | 30°C | 24°C | 25 | low |
| Dec | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar-May)
28-29°C; March is relatively dry (about 20 rainy days), but the main rains start in April and May (27-29 days).
Summer (Jun-Aug)
29-30°C and very wet in June and July (about 30 rainy days), easing in August. Turtle nesting season at Galibi.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
The hottest and driest stretch: 30-32°C with 21-25 rainy days, often short showers. Good for the interior.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
28-29°C with a short rainy season in December and January (24-26 rainy days), drier from February.
Events worth planning around
- Keti Koti (emancipation day), 1 July
- Owru Yari (Old Year's) celebrations with fireworks in Paramaribo, 31 December
- Phagwa (Holi), usually March
- Independence Day, 25 November
When to avoid
May to July is the wettest period, when some interior trails and roads become difficult. July, August and December are busiest with visitors from the Netherlands.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Suriname?
Mid-August to November and February to March, the drier periods.
When is the rainy season in Suriname?
The main rains are April to August, with a shorter wet season in December and January.
When can I see turtles in Suriname?
At Galibi, roughly February to August.