Long dry season
Suriname in October: weather, crowds and what to do
In October Suriname is in the long dry season: around 33 °C by day, 23 °C at night, and roughly 80 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.
The best single month if you have to choose: dry, clear, and Divali often falls in October. Only the Dutch autumn half-term causes a brief spike.
With September the driest month: around 80 mm of rainfall on average.
Divali falls in October or November; check the date for your year.
Ideal for Brownsberg, the unpaved climb is at its best now.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Suriname?
The best single month if you have to choose: dry, clear, and Divali often falls in October. Only the Dutch autumn half-term causes a brief spike. Expect around 33 °C by day and roughly 80 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in October?
Around 33 °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 October?
October averages about 80 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.