When to visit Suriname

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December - January

The shorter of the two rainy seasons, it is hot and very humid.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

18 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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February - March

A short dry season begins but the temperature remains hot and humid and there is always a chance of a short downpour.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

22°C Average min nighttime temperature

14 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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April - July

The second, longer rainy season starts from late April. Temperatures still high and it can be oppressively humid.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

20 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Matapica Swamp

August - November

The long dry season starts from mid-August. September and October are the warmest but also the driest months meaning that it’s the best time to visit.

32°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

11 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    Sally Watkins - Travel Expert

    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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    Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    Julia Golden - Travel Expert

    Julia’s passion for Latin America was sparked during an unforgettable year-long journey that began in Brazil and continued all the way to Mexico. Along the way, she experienced the continent in many different ways, from vibrant cities and remote villages to breathtaking landscapes and hidden natural wonders. Exploring such a diverse range of destinations gave her a deep appreciation for the region’s cultures, people and scenery, and inspired her love of creating memorable travel experiences for others.

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