Paramaribo Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Paramaribo, Suriname. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Paramaribo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2568 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in October and a subtle dip in December.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between October (9.0 hours per day) and February (5.9 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 47%.

Paramaribo enjoys an average of 2568 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

May, Paramaribo’s wettest month, receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Paramaribo Precipitation page.