Short dry season
Suriname in February: weather, crowds and what to do
In February Suriname is in the short dry season: around 31 °C by day, 23 °C at night, and roughly 150 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.
One of the better months to come: February starts the short dry season, with less rain, none of the summer crowds, and Holi Phagwa often falling late in the month.
The short dry season usually starts in early February, but that shifts by a couple of weeks year to year.
Turtle season at Galibi and Braamspunt begins around February.
A good month for Commewijne: the river is calm and the roads are dry.
Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Suriname?
One of the better months to come: February starts the short dry season, with less rain, none of the summer crowds, and Holi Phagwa often falling late in the month. Expect around 31 °C by day and roughly 150 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in February?
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 February?
February averages about 150 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.