Nieuw Nickerie Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in October at 35°C (95°F) and dipping in January to 31°C (88°F).
The city has a wet climate, receiving around 1814 mm (71 in) of rainfall per year. Despite the high annual total, it has a distinct rainy season from April to July. May is the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in October, when the city sees around 9.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Nieuw Nickerie
With minimal seasonal shifts, Nieuw Nickerie experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C (95°F) in October to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in October to 23°C (73°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1814 mm (71 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Nieuw Nickerie bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 286 mm (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 55 mm (2.2 in) over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Nieuw Nickerie Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Nieuw Nickerie
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 27°C (81°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in April.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Nieuw Nickerie by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Nieuw Nickerie
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from () in July and December to 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Nieuw Nickerie 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Nieuw Nickerie
With its warm weather, Nieuw Nickerie experiences temperatures from 31°C (88°F) to 35°C (95°F) throughout the year. September and October offers the driest weather, which makes it a good time to visit.It's smart to plan your activities during the cooler morning hours or take advantage of the refreshing evenings.
Note that April, May, June, July and December make up the rainy season, with heavier precipitation expected. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
