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.

Arya Diwaker at a Glance#

Address: Arya Diwaker Temple area, Commewijne District, Suriname

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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

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Very Good	23° - 30°	26°	183 mm	partly cloudy	82%	2.7 m/s	1.8 very high	11.7h
February	Very Good	23° - 30°	27°	130 mm	overcast	81%	3.0 m/s	1.9 very high	11.8h
March	Very Good	23° - 30°	27°	104 mm	partly cloudy	80%	3.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.0h
April	Very Good	24° - 31°	30°	174 mm	partly cloudy	82%	2.8 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.1h
May	Acceptable	24° - 31°	31°	254 mm	overcast	87%	2.4 m/s	2.0 very high	12.3h
June	Good	23° - 31°	27°	314 mm	partly cloudy	88%	2.1 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.3h
July	Good	23° - 31°	31°	225 mm	partly cloudy	87%	2.0 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.3h
August	Very Good	23° - 32°	32°	149 mm	some cloud	83%	2.2 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.2h
September	Very Good	24° - 33°	32°	94 mm	mostly sunny	79%	2.5 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.0h
October	Very Good	23° - 33°	32°	115 mm	some cloud	78%	2.4 m/s	2.3 extreme	11.9h
November	Very Good	24° - 32°	32°	124 mm	partly cloudy	81%	2.5 m/s	2.0 extreme	11.8h
December	Very Good	23° - 31°	27°	166 mm	partly cloudy	83%	2.5 m/s	1.8 very high	11.7h