December weather forecast
Suriname

December in Suriname signifies the beginning of the short dry season. The average rainfall during this month decreases to 150mm (5.91"), marking a notable reduction from the rainy conditions experienced in November.

Despite the transition to the dry season, December temperatures remain consistent with Suriname's tropical climate. Early morning temperatures are typically around 23°C (73.4°F), rising to approximately 32°C (89.6°F) in the afternoon. With the decrease in rainfall, humidity levels also begin to fall, although the warm temperatures ensure that the climate remains humid overall.

When compared to January, the subsequent month, December tends to be slightly drier and marginally cooler. The short dry season continues into January, but with slightly increased rainfall and temperatures.

In the capital city of Paramaribo, December's weather conditions generally reflect the country's averages. A similar pattern is observed across the coastal regions. However, the interior rainforest regions may experience a slightly higher amount of rainfall due to their unique microclimates.

To sum up, December in Suriname is characterized by the onset of the short dry season, with decreased rainfall and consistently warm temperatures, typical of the country's tropical rainforest climate.

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• Paramaribo - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. On the first day of December in Paramaribo sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:24.
• Lelydorp - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Lelydorp with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. December in Lelydorp underscores the city's transition into a wetter period with a surge in rainfall to 119mm (4.69") from the preceding month.
• Nieuw Nickerie - December »
  On the first day of December in Nieuw Nickerie, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:31. With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nieuw Nickerie.
• Moengo - December »
  In Moengo during December, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Moengo with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
• Wageningen - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Wageningen is December, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. In Wageningen in December, during 27.4 rainfall days, 208mm (8.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Albina - December »
  Closing the year in Albina December manifests as a month with average rainfall of 84mm (3.31") and persistent high temperatures. In Albina, during December, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.
• Groningen - December »
  On the first day of December in Groningen sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:25. January, April, May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Groningen, Suriname.
• Onverwacht - December »
  In Onverwacht in December, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Onverwacht, Suriname, in December, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation.