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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 52/100

Paramaribo in December

Fair · 52/100Beach 74/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation175 mm28 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
5.87° N, 55.17° WElevation 5 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goParamaribo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52December
Best timeJan–Mar
December: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Paramaribo averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 175 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 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 52/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Paramaribo. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 18:30 local time, giving 11 h 47 min of daylight. Days shorten by 1 minutes over the month.

Why 52/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%69%
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

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in December

Around Paramaribo this month

Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District · 8.9 km E
28°Dec high
28wet days
54score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Lelydorp
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Lelydorp

Wanica District · 20 km S
30°Dec high
28wet days
46score
Lelydorp
Meerzorg
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Meerzorg

Commewijne District · 7.1 km SE
29°Dec high
28wet days
49score
Meerzorg
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District · 14 km E
28°Dec high
28wet days
53score
Mariënburg
ivTop of the table

Suriname's best in December

Where to go in December
Nieuw Nickerie
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Nieuw Nickerie

Nickerie District
27°Dec high
26wet days
56score
Nieuw Nickerie
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
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

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

Paramaribo in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Paramaribo?

December scores 52/100 for Paramaribo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 28 wet days.

How warm is Paramaribo in December?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Paramaribo in December?

Paramaribo receives about 175 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 28 days.

Can you swim in Paramaribo in December?

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