Paramaribo in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
28Rainy days (258 mm)
12:16 hDaylight
06:29Sunrise · 18:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 28 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 23° J 29° 23° F 30° 23° M 30° 24° A 30° 24° M 30° 23° J 31° 23° J 31° 24° A 32° 24° S 32° 24° O 31° 24° N 30° 23° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C23°C110 mm 19– – 6.3
February 29°C23°C84 mm 16– – 6.8
March 30°C23°C79 mm 17– – 6.6
April 30°C24°C148 mm 20– – 5.8
May 30°C24°C258 mm 28– – 5.8
June 30°C23°C285 mm 28– – 5.8
July 31°C23°C213 mm 26– – 5.6
August 31°C24°C129 mm 19– – 5.6
September 32°C24°C66 mm 13– – 6.5
October 32°C24°C71 mm 14– – 6.3
November 31°C24°C116 mm 20– – 5.6
December 30°C23°C140 mm 24– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Paramaribo in May?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 24°C.

When is the best time to visit Paramaribo?

The best months are February, March, September, January.