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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Nieuw Nickerie in May

Mixed · 49/100Beach 71/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation236 mm29 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
5.93° N, 56.97° WElevation 2 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goNieuw Nickerie · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Nieuw Nickerie averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 236 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 48%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th 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 06:33 and sets at 18:57 local time, giving 12 h 23 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%70%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

May against the year

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Suriname's best in May

Where to go in May
Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District
28°May high
30wet days
47score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District
29°May high
30wet days
46score
Paramaribo
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District
28°May high
30wet days
46score
Mariënburg
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District
29°May high
30wet days
44score
Alkmaar
·Questions

Nieuw Nickerie in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Nieuw Nickerie?

May scores 49/100 for Nieuw Nickerie, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Nieuw Nickerie in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Nieuw Nickerie in May?

Nieuw Nickerie receives about 236 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Nieuw Nickerie in May?

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