Climate Insights for Onverwacht

, Distrikt Para, Suriname

Hottest
October
34°C peak
Coldest
January
23°C low
Wettest
May
387mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Onverwacht is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2328mm of precipitation falls per year. Onverwacht receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Onverwacht sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Feb Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Mar Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Apr Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° May Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jun Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Jul Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Oct Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Nov Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min

Onverwacht sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 158mm Feb Precipitation: 135mm Mar Precipitation: 122mm Apr Precipitation: 254mm May Precipitation: 387mm Jun Precipitation: 352mm Jul Precipitation: 255mm Aug Precipitation: 135mm Sep Precipitation: 76mm Oct Precipitation: 73mm Nov Precipitation: 156mm Dec Precipitation: 226mm
Precipitation

Onverwacht is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2328mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 194mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 387mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 73mm. That's 314mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Onverwacht is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Onverwacht, which began on March 20, 2026. Onverwacht sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in October at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 763mm across the season with a monthly average of 254mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 742mm across the season with a monthly average of 247mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 304mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 519mm across the season with a monthly average of 173mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Onverwacht based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
30 °C
13 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
31 °C
13 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
254 mm
0 cm
May
24 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
352 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
73 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
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