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Paramaribo in February

Great month. Short dry season begins; good month.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Suriname overall
Prices
Medium
Suriname overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Paramaribo

Short dry season begins; good month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than February?

No other month rates higher than February for Paramaribo in this guide.

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • ParamariboHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Coast and Paramaribo, Suriname · Paramaribo, Commewijne, Nickerie, Galibibest weather

    Hot and humid, 23–32 °C (73–90 °F). Short wet season about December–January, short dry about February–April, long wet about late April–mid-August, long dry mid-August–November.

Short dry season season

Good weather; Phagwa in March.

Watch: Heat builds.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Suriname overall
Medium
Prices · Suriname overall
Medium

Suriname overall: Short dry spell; Phagwa and Chinese New Year events.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Paramaribo, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Great

    Mar: Great

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Mar: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 12 (better)

    Mar: 13

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Mar: 1

February: Short dry season begins; good month.

March: Short dry season; hot.

Paramaribo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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