Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Suriname in January
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 221mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
221mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 221mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Suriname with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsAugust to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January221mm average rain
January sits near Suriname's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.6 hours average sun
January is one of Suriname's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January20°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January54 weather score
January scores below Suriname's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsSeptember to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
