Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Paramaribo, Suriname in January
Weather score57Good
Good 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 192mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
192mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 192mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paramaribo, 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
January192mm average rain
January sits near Paramaribo's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and September 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 Paramaribo'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
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January57 weather score
January scores below Paramaribo'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.
