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

Nieuw Nickerie in December

Fair · 56/100Beach 74/100
High / low27° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation149 mm26 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
5.93° N, 56.97° WElevation 2 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goNieuw Nickerie · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56December
Best timeJan–Mar
December: high / low27° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Nieuw Nickerie averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 149 mm of precipitation spread over about 26 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Days are 1.1° cooler than in November on average, and January brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 56/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Nieuw Nickerie. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 18:37 local time, giving 11 h 47 min of daylight. Days shorten by 1 minutes over the month.

Why 56/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%78%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%93%

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

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Suriname's best in December

Where to go in December
Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District
28°Dec high
28wet days
54score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District
28°Dec high
28wet days
53score
Mariënburg
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District
28°Dec high
28wet days
52score
Paramaribo
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District
28°Dec high
28wet days
51score
Alkmaar
·Questions

Nieuw Nickerie in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Nieuw Nickerie?

December scores 56/100 for Nieuw Nickerie, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 26 wet days.

How warm is Nieuw Nickerie in December?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 25°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Nieuw Nickerie in December?

Nieuw Nickerie receives about 149 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 26 days.

Can you swim in Nieuw Nickerie in December?

The sea averages 27°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.