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Paramaribo

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Paramaribo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Paramaribo are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), June the coldest (average low 24°C), and June the wettest (about 349 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.324.012010.6
February28.424.210910.3
March29.024.59910.5
April28.924.52359.4
May28.824.23388.8
June29.023.73499.2
July29.523.827110.3
August30.524.215111.0
September31.424.77511.1
October31.524.98910.8
November30.424.613310.4
December28.924.117910.0

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1613

    This was the location of the first Dutch settlement, a trading post established by Nicolaes Baliestel and Dirck Claeszoon van Sanen in 1613.

  2. Documented history · 1644

    English and French traders also tried to establish settlements in Suriname, including a French post established in 1644 near present-day Paramaribo.

  3. Documented history · 1650

    All earlier settlements were abandoned sometime before the arrival of English settlers in 1650 to found Surinam.

  4. Documented history · 1662

    In 1662, Governor Willoughby was granted the settlement and surrounding lands (extending into Suriname's interior) by King Charles II.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Clarence Seedorf

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this person's place of birth. Dutch association football player and manager.

  • Edgar Davids

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this person's place of birth. Dutch association football player and manager.

  • Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this person's place of birth. Dutch association football player and manager.

  • Edson Braafheid

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this person's place of birth. Dutch association football player (born 1983).

  • Ashwin Adhin

    Vice President (2015–2020)

Historical figures

  • Ronald Venetiaan

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this historical figure's place of birth. Surinamese politician (1936–2025).

  • Johan Ferrier

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this historical figure's place of birth. Dutch-Surinamese politician (1910-2010).

  • Jules Wijdenbosch

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this historical figure's place of birth. Surinamese politician.

  • Henck Arron

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this historical figure's place of birth. First Suriname Prime Minister (1936–2000).

  • Fred Ramdat Misier

    Wikidata records Paramaribo as this historical figure's place of birth. President of Suriname (1926–2004).

Local business and employers

  • Surinam Airways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Paramaribo. National airline of Suriname.

  • Centrale Bank van Suriname

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Paramaribo. Central bank of Suriname.

  • Blue Wing Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Paramaribo. Airline.

  • Fly All Ways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Paramaribo. Suriname Airline Company.

  • Gum Air

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Paramaribo. Airline.

Newspapers and local media

  • Rapar Broadcasting Network

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Paramaribo. Surinamese media company.

  • De Ware Tijd

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Paramaribo. Surinamese newspaper.

  • Times of Suriname

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Paramaribo. Newspaper.

  • ATV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Paramaribo. Television channel in Suriname.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Arya Diwaker

    Wikidata places this site in Paramaribo. Hindu temple in Paramaribo, Suriname.

  • Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

    Wikidata places this site in Paramaribo. Roman Catholic cathedral in Paramaribo, Suriname.

  • Surinaams Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Paramaribo. Museum in Paramaribo, Suriname.

  • Mosque Keizerstraat

    Wikidata places this site in Paramaribo. Mosque in Paramaribo, Suriname.

  • Neveh Shalom Synagogue

    Wikidata places this site in Paramaribo. Synagoge in Paramaribo, Suriname.

  • Thalia

    Wikidata places this site in Paramaribo. Theater in Paramaribo, Suriname.

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01 · Overview

Paramaribo, in brief

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02 · History

How Paramaribo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Paramaribo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Paramaribo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Paramaribo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Paramaribo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Paramaribo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Paramaribo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paramaribo

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01 · Q&A

Where is Paramaribo located and what are its coordinates?

Paramaribo is situated in Suriname at geographic coordinates 5.8664, -55.1668 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Paramaribo?

Paramaribo has a recorded population of approximately 223,757 and observes the America/Paramaribo time zone (SRD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Paramaribo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Paramaribo include nl-SR, en, srn, hns, jv, and the circulating currency is SRD.

04 · Q&A

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