Short dry season
Suriname in April: weather, crowds and what to do
In April Suriname is in the short dry season: around 31 °C by day, 23 °C at night, and roughly 200 mm of rainfall on average. Paramaribo is normal at this time.
Check this Rainfall figures are long-run averages for the Paramaribo area and say nothing about one specific week. Season boundaries shift by a couple of weeks year to year.
Dry in the first half, turning to the long rainy season in the second. Book interior trips early in the month.
The long rainy season usually starts in late April; the exact turn varies year to year.
Leatherback turtles start coming ashore in numbers at Galibi from April.
Still fine for the city. Paramaribo copes with rain, the interior less so.
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Suriname?
Dry in the first half, turning to the long rainy season in the second. Book interior trips early in the month. Expect around 31 °C by day and roughly 200 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in April?
Around 31 °C by day and about 23 °C at night. Suriname sits close to the equator, so temperature barely changes across the year; rainfall is what defines the seasons.
Does it rain a lot in Suriname in April?
April averages about 200 mm. Suriname is in the short dry season then. Even in the rainy season showers tend to be short and heavy, usually in the afternoon, rather than all-day grey.