Long rainy season
Suriname in July: weather, crowds and what to do
In July Suriname is in the long rainy season: around 32 °C by day, 23 °C at night, and roughly 230 mm of rainfall on average. Paramaribo is very busy 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.
The busiest month: Dutch summer holidays plus Keti Koti on 1 July. The rainy season is ending. Book everything well ahead.
Keti Koti on 1 July is the most significant day of remembrance in the country, the city is full.
Flights from the Netherlands are most expensive and fill fastest in July and August.
Book tours four to six weeks ahead; our groups cap at eight people.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Suriname?
The busiest month: Dutch summer holidays plus Keti Koti on 1 July. The rainy season is ending. Book everything well ahead. Expect around 32 °C by day and roughly 230 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in July?
Around 32 °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 July?
July averages about 230 mm. Suriname is in the long rainy season then. Even in the rainy season showers tend to be short and heavy, usually in the afternoon, rather than all-day grey.