Long dry season
Suriname in November: weather, crowds and what to do
In November Suriname is in the long dry season: around 32 °C by day, 23 °C at night, and roughly 120 mm of rainfall on average. Paramaribo is 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.
Still dry, and the liveliest month of the year thanks to Independence Day on 25 November. The diaspora travels en masse, so book early.
25 November is Independence Day (Srefidensi), the week around it is the busiest of the year in Paramaribo.
Flights around this date are often full three months ahead.
Divali can fall in November; check the date for your year.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good month to visit Suriname?
Still dry, and the liveliest month of the year thanks to Independence Day on 25 November. The diaspora travels en masse, so book early. Expect around 32 °C by day and roughly 120 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in November?
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 November?
November averages about 120 mm. Suriname is in the long dry season then. Even in the rainy season showers tend to be short and heavy, usually in the afternoon, rather than all-day grey.