Paramaribo
Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, features a UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial center with diverse cultural influences.
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Overview
The city is known for its wooden buildings, Fort Zeelandia, and the bustling Central Market. Paramaribo serves as a gateway to Suriname's natural attractions, with tours available to the rainforest and coast.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Paramaribo.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14🌦️30°C24°C100%2.8 mm
- WedJul 15🌦️30°C24°C100%2 mm
- ThuJul 16🌦️32°C24°C94%0.3 mm
- FriJul 17🌦️30°C24°C39%0.6 mm
- SatJul 18⛈️30°C24°C95%11.7 mm
- SunJul 19🌧️26°C23°C80%10.5 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Climate
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
Annual precipitation2120 mm
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 23°C | 195 mm |
| Feb | 30°C | 23°C | 125 mm |
| Mar | 31°C | 23°C | 120 mm |
| Apr | 31°C | 24°C | 170 mm |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | 280 mm |
| Jun | 30°C | 23°C | 320 mm |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 225 mm |
| Aug | 32°C | 24°C | 175 mm |
| Sep | 33°C | 24°C | 100 mm |
| Oct | 33°C | 24°C | 105 mm |
| Nov | 32°C | 23°C | 115 mm |
| Dec | 31°C | 23°C | 190 mm |
Source: Wikivoyage Climate Templates · Wikivoyage contributorsRelease enwikivoyage-20250720Retrieved Jul 4, 2026Last verified May 17, 2023
Cost of living
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Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionModerateSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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