Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo

Church Large wooden cathedral in Paramaribo, colonial-era landmark

Paramaribo’s Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral is a large wooden cathedral in the city centre; visitors examine its wooden construction and colonial‑era ecclesiastical design.

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Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo
Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral area, Paramaribo (Commewijne District), Suriname
5.8287, -55.1541
Open for services; visitor access varies
Free to visit exterior; museum or church access may have small fees

How to Get to Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo #

Paramaribo is accessible by road and air; the cathedral is in the historic centre (Paramaribo proper rather than deep in Commewijne’s countryside), walkable from the waterfront and main hotels. Local taxis are inexpensive and convenient.

Tips for Visiting Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo #

  • Visit during a cultural event to hear local choral or organ music; the wooden cathedral has surprising acoustics.
  • Respect the wooden construction: avoid touching fragile panels and follow any visitor signage.
  • Combine with a walk in Paramaribo's historic centre, a UNESCO-listed district of wooden colonial buildings.

Best Time to Visit Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo #

Dry months (Aug-Nov and Feb-Apr) are most comfortable for exploring Paramaribo's wooden architecture and the cathedral.

Dry season
August-November · 24-31°C
Less rain makes walking the wooden streets more pleasant and helps preserve the buildings.
Short dry season
February-April · 24-31°C
Another dry window with manageable humidity.
Wet season
December-January and May-July · 24-31°C
Regular heavy rains but fewer tourists; bring protection for cameras.

Weather & Climate near Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo #

Climate

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral, Paramaribo'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 (2188 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMarch
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 (195 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

195 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 (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 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 (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

122 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 (183 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

183 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 (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

301 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 (323 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (235 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

235 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 (155 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

155 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 (89 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.5 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 (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 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). Heavy rain (231 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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