Paramaribo weather in May
May in Paramaribo: hot, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Paramaribo · #572 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Paramaribo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 362 mm / 14.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Paramaribo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Paramaribo?
- May in Paramaribo: hot, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Paramaribo on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Paramaribo in May?
- In May, Paramaribo averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 361.5 mm of rain over roughly 28.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paramaribo in May?
- Paramaribo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.