October weather forecast
Paramaribo, Suriname

October presents slight shifts in the weather conditions in Paramaribo. The city starts to prepare for the return of the wet season, with a little increase in the rainfall compared to September. Concomitantly, the drop in temperature and daylight hours signal the start of the wetter months ahead. Cooler breezes provide relief from the relatively warm and humid days. But despite these changes, sunshine hours remain high, ensuring plenty of time for sightseeing.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and lows of 24.8°C (76.6°F), October is the warmest month.

Heat index

October's heat index is computed to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout October, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 268.5 rainfall days, and 1061mm (41.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Paramaribo, in October, the average water temperature is 28.1°C (82.6°F).
Note: In water activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed highly pleasurable for extended periods without any unease.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:21 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Paramaribo is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in October transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.