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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 56/100

Nieuw Amsterdam in February

Fair · 56/100Beach 74/100
High / low27° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation131 mm19 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
5.89° N, 55.09° WElevation 3 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goNieuw Amsterdam · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56February
Best timeJan–Mar
February: high / low27° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Nieuw Amsterdam averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 131 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

February scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Nieuw Amsterdam.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:57 and sets at 18:53 local time, giving 11 h 56 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%76%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%95%

Beach score this month: 74/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Nieuw Amsterdam this month

Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District · 8.9 km W
28°Feb high
19wet days
54score
Paramaribo
Meerzorg
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Meerzorg

Commewijne District · 10 km SW
28°Feb high
19wet days
51score
Meerzorg
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District · 5.1 km E
28°Feb high
19wet days
55score
Mariënburg
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District · 8.8 km SE
28°Feb high
19wet days
53score
Alkmaar
ivTop of the table

Suriname's best in February

Where to go in February
Nieuw Nickerie
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Nieuw Nickerie

Nickerie District
27°Feb high
15wet days
58score
Nieuw Nickerie
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District
28°Feb high
19wet days
55score
Mariënburg
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District
28°Feb high
19wet days
54score
Paramaribo
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District
28°Feb high
19wet days
53score
Alkmaar
·Questions

Nieuw Amsterdam in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Nieuw Amsterdam?

February scores 56/100 for Nieuw Amsterdam, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Nieuw Amsterdam in February?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 24°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Nieuw Amsterdam in February?

Nieuw Amsterdam receives about 131 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Nieuw Amsterdam in February?

The sea averages 26°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.