May weather forecast
Suriname

May in Suriname brings the peak of the long rainy season, characterized by the highest rainfall of the year. The average precipitation during this month is in excess of 300mm (11.81"), which is a notable increase from the already substantial rainfall witnessed in April.

Temperatures during May continue the trend seen throughout the year, maintaining the country's consistently warm climate. The temperatures usually oscillate between an early morning low of 23°C (73.4°F) and an afternoon high of 31°C (87.8°F). Despite the significant rainfall, temperatures remain steady, contributing to the increased humidity during this period.

When compared to the following month, June, May typically experiences slightly more rainfall, making it the rainiest month of the year in Suriname. However, temperatures remain similar between these two months.

In the capital city of Paramaribo, weather conditions in May closely align with the rest of the country. The same holds true for the rest of the coastal regions. However, the interior rainforest regions may experience marginally more rainfall due to their unique microclimates.

In conclusion, May in Suriname is characterized by its heavy rainfall, marking the peak of the long rainy season, while the temperature remains steadily warm, as is typical in a tropical rainforest climate.

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• Paramaribo - May »
  The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Paramaribo is May, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.
• Lelydorp - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lelydorp, Suriname, is May, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Lelydorp is May, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.
• Nieuw Nickerie - May »
  On the first day of May in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of May, in Nieuw Nickerie, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:59 -03.
• Moengo - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Moengo is May, when the rain falls for 28 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat.
• Wageningen - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Wageningen sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:57 -03. In Wageningen in May, during 28.1 rainfall days, 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Albina - May »
  Albina transitions into May recording an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. May is recognised as a month of peak rain in Albina, Suriname.
• Groningen - May »
  May and June, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Groningen, Suriname. January, April, May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Groningen, Suriname.
• Onverwacht - May »
  During the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Onverwacht falls to an average of 22.6°C (72.7°F). On the last day of May, in Onverwacht, Suriname, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:51 -03.