Short dry season
Suriname in March: weather, crowds and what to do
In March Suriname is in the short dry season: around 31 °C by day, 23 °C at night, and roughly 155 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.
With February and October one of the best months to come: March sits in the short dry season, dry enough for the interior and quiet enough to get in anywhere.
Holi Phagwa often falls in March, check the date for your year, as it moves with the lunar calendar.
The road up to Brownsberg is at its most passable in this period.
Dutch spring half-term can cause a brief spike; outside that week it is quiet.
Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Suriname?
With February and October one of the best months to come: March sits in the short dry season, dry enough for the interior and quiet enough to get in anywhere. Expect around 31 °C by day and roughly 155 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in March?
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 March?
March averages about 155 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.