🇵🇪 Lima vs Paramaribo 🇸🇷

Lima, Peru vs Paramaribo, Suriname — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Paramaribo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Lima is drier, with roughly 248 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇪 Lima🇸🇷 Paramaribo
Avg annual high23°C29°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)October (32°C)
Coldest monthAugust (14°C low)June (24°C low)
Rainy days / year18266
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberJanuary, February, March

🇵🇪 Lima

Best around May, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in August (14°C).

🇸🇷 Paramaribo

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in October (32°C), coldest lows in June (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lima or Paramaribo warmer?

Paramaribo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lima or Paramaribo?

Paramaribo is rainier — Lima sees about 248 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lima vs Paramaribo?

Lima is best around May, October, November; Paramaribo is best around January, February, March.

Not sure? Find your ideal destination by climate →