Long dry season
Suriname in September: weather, crowds and what to do
In September 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 quiet 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 October the driest month of the year, and quiet once the Dutch schools go back. The best combination of weather and price.
September and October are the least wet months, averaging around 80 mm of rainfall.
It is also the hottest stretch, expect 33 °C and plan tours early or late in the day.
Prices drop sharply once the summer holidays end.
Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Suriname?
With October the driest month of the year, and quiet once the Dutch schools go back. The best combination of weather and price. Expect around 33 °C by day and roughly 80 mm of rain.
How hot is Suriname in September?
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 September?
September 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.