Climate Outlook for Suriname
April - September 2022
The Long Rainy season commences from mid-April and will last till mid-August. The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) migrates above Suriname during the Long Rainy season towards the north of Suriname.
Precipitation Outlook
Source: Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)
April – May – June (AMJ) 2022
The precipitation will be according to climatology during this period.
July - August – September (JAS) 2022
The period will be wetter than usual.
Temperature Outlook
Source: Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH)
April – May – June (AMJ) 2022
The temperatures will be according to climatology during this season
July – August – September (JAS) 2022
It is expected that the temperatures will be warmer in the western part and in the eastern part cooler than usual.
Rainfall Overview January – February – March 2022 (JFM)
Data source: worldweather.wmo.int
The coastal area experienced more rainfall in January 2022 than the interior, while the interior recorded more rainfall totals in February and March 2022.
Discussion
A weak La Niña is expected to continue this season from April to May and will likely go into the neutral phase. The Long Rainy season started in mid-April, and more heavy and frequent showers will occur during the season as usual. However, the expected precipitation totals will be at least according to climatology. The absorption capacity of the soil decreases due to the wetter conditions of the previous season. The potential of flooding is still present when excessive rainwater which not drained quickly will flow to the low-lying areas and cause temporary flooding. The hinterland experienced more rainfall than the coast for the previous two months. The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) migrates from the South to the North above Suriname, accompanied by rain in those areas. The temperature is forecast to be cooler to warmer across the country.
Climate Advisory
Flooding risk is still present during this period. The absoption capacity of the soil is reduced due to the wetter condition of the previous season. The low-lying areas might experience flooding. Maintain drains in the neighborhoods and around crop beds. Plant crops on raised beds and house animals on high grounds and or raised pens.
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