Paramaribo weather in January
January in Paramaribo: hot, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Paramaribo · #383 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Paramaribo climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 197 mm / 7.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Paramaribo in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Paramaribo?
- January in Paramaribo: hot, soaked, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Paramaribo on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Paramaribo in January?
- In January, Paramaribo averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 197.1 mm of rain over roughly 19.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paramaribo in January?
- Paramaribo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in January.