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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 55/100

Paramaribo in January

Fair · 55/100Beach 74/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation213 mm23 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
5.87° N, 55.17° WElevation 5 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goParamaribo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55January
Best timeJan–Mar
January: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Paramaribo averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 213 mm of precipitation spread over about 23 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.

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

January scores 55/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Paramaribo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 18:45 local time, giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 55/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%75%
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

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Paramaribo this month

Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District · 8.9 km E
27°Jan high
23wet days
56score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Lelydorp
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Lelydorp

Wanica District · 20 km S
29°Jan high
23wet days
49score
Lelydorp
Meerzorg
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Meerzorg

Commewijne District · 7.1 km SE
28°Jan high
23wet days
52score
Meerzorg
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District · 14 km E
27°Jan high
23wet days
56score
Mariënburg
ivTop of the table

Suriname's best in January

Where to go in January
Nieuw Nickerie
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Nieuw Nickerie

Nickerie District
27°Jan high
21wet days
59score
Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District
27°Jan high
23wet days
56score
Nieuw Amsterdam
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District
27°Jan high
23wet days
56score
Mariënburg
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District
28°Jan high
23wet days
54score
Alkmaar
·Questions

Paramaribo in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Paramaribo?

January scores 55/100 for Paramaribo, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 23 wet days.

How warm is Paramaribo in January?

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

Does it rain a lot in Paramaribo in January?

Paramaribo receives about 213 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 23 days.

Can you swim in Paramaribo in January?

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