Arya Diwaker

Temple Major Hindu temple complex in Suriname's Commewijne

Arya Diwaker, near Paramaribo, is a major Hindu temple complex in Suriname, known for festival celebrations, ritual observances and community cultural events.

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Arya Diwaker
Arya Diwaker Temple area, Commewijne District, Suriname
5.8196, -55.1749

How to Get to Arya Diwaker #

The Commewijne District is across the Suriname River from Paramaribo. Smaller temples and community shrines are reached by river ferry from Paramaribo’s waterfront; ask locally for the specific landing nearest Arya Diwaker.

Tips for Visiting Arya Diwaker #

  • Check service boat schedules from Paramaribo - the temple is on the Commewijne River and timing is irregular.
  • If possible, visit during a festival day when priests open inner sanctums and ritual music is performed.

Best Time to Visit Arya Diwaker #

Visit during the dry season for more reliable river transport; ceremonial events are spread through the year.

Dry season
August-November · 24-31°C (75-88°F)
Lower rainfall for river travel and clearer skies for photography.
Wet season
December-July · 25-32°C (77-90°F)
Lush jungle surroundings but boat travel can be disrupted by heavy rain.

Weather & Climate near Arya Diwaker #

Climate

Arya Diwaker's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2032 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMarchOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

174 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

June

June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (314 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

314 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (225 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

225 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm).

71 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

September

September is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

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