Paramaribo Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Paramaribo. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Paramaribo is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1814 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Paramaribo can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 286 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 55 mm of rainfall, spread across 9 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. The city receives 185 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 34°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Paramaribo Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Suriname

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Suriname. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Paramaribo’s average annual precipitation is 1814 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The climate in San Francisco, USA, is influenced by coastal weather, with 469 mm of rainfall mostly during the winter months.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Paramaribo’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Paramaribo Climate page.