Savanne, Mauritius
Surinam
Surinam is a small town in Savanne, Mauritius, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,621. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population10,621
Local time16:51
20.51° S, 57.51° EElevation 28 mUTC+4 · Mauritius Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 21°
Rain this month55mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Surinam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:1712 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 19:47Next holiday2 NovemberArrival of Indentured LaborersNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in January
Coolest month20°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
191 mm of rain
Driest monthOctober
55 mm of rain
Warmest sea28°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
within 14 km
Weather in Surinam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 69%
Today27 Oct27°22°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct28°21°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°21°2.8 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°23°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov29°23°14.4 mm
Mon2 Nov29°22°
Tue3 Nov28°21°
Wed4 Nov28°22°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov28°21°
When to go to Surinam
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 68 | 78 | 85 | 86 | 91 | 88 | 80 | 61 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 198 | 247 | 191 | 178 | 116 | 78 | 100 | 79 | 70 | 55 | 64 | 147 |
| Wet days | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 27° |
What's on in Surinam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Surinam
Outdoors around Surinam
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Heritage Golf CourseGolf courses
0.6 kmView of valley and 4 waterfallsViewpoints
2.5 kmAVALON Golf CourseGolf courses
3.8 kmMachabée ViewpointViewpoints · 583 m
6.2 kmNature around Surinam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mauritius seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Surinam
Tropical storms · Surinam
C4Cyclone Bheki (2024)56 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Candice (2024)80 km · 65 km/hC1Cyclone Calvinia (2019)76 km · 102 km/hC3Cyclone Berguitta (2018)23 km · 102 km/hC4Cyclone Hondo (2008)81 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Darius (2003)53 km · 102 km/hC3Cyclone Davina (1999)23 km · 167 km/hC4Cyclone Chantelle:daniella (1996)73 km · 139 km/hC2Cyclone Hansella (1996)61 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Guylianne (1996)96 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Christelle (1994)91 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Hollanda (1994)68 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Krisy (1989)32 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Benandro (1987)100 km · 67 km/hC2Cyclone Bakoly (1983)59 km · 148 km/hC3Cyclone Laure (1980)86 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Kolia (1980)100 km · 93 km/h
Surinam from above
Around Surinam21 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rochester FallsNature1.4 kmGanga TalaoNature10 kmAlexandra FallsNature9.8 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkNature14 kmTamarind FallsNature19 kmMare aux VacoasNature16 kmGris Gris BeachNature3.2 kmMauritius IslandNature25 kmPiton de la Petite Rivière NoireMountain15 kmPieter BothMountain36 kmLe PouceMountain35 kmMontagne CocotteMountain8.6 kmCorps de GardeMountain29 kmTrois MamellesMountain23 kmBlack River Gorges National ParkMonument14 kmCurepipePlace22 kmPlaine MagnienPlace19 kmTamarinPlace25 kmVacoasPlace24 kmRose-BellePlace15 kmMahébourgPlace23 km
Getting to Surinam
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRU
21 kmRoland Garros AirportRUN
211 kmSaint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSE
234 kmPlaces near Surinam
Places with a climate like Surinam
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Surinam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Surinam.
What is the hottest month in Surinam?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Surinam?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Surinam?
March is the wettest month with about 191 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Surinam?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in August at about 23°C.