Paramaribo weather in August (Suriname)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Paramaribo this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Paramaribo generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 33°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 23°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Paramaribo in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 266 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Paramaribo.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, August, September, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Paramaribo climate page with graphs.

 

Paramaribo, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 266 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 70%  

Where to go in Suriname in August

Find out more about the weather in Suriname and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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