Paramaribo in August

Long dry season begins.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatDry and hot.
• OctoberGreatDry; good month for the interior.
• NovemberGreatDry; rains start late.
• FebruaryGreatShort dry season begins; good month.

• ParamariboHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 12 days
• Coast and Paramaribo, Suriname · Paramaribo, Commewijne, Nickerie, Galibifine

  Hot and humid, 23–32 °C (73–90 °F). Short wet season about December–January, short dry about February–April, long wet about late April–mid-August, long dry mid-August–November.Hot and humid, 73–90 °F (23–32 °C). Short wet season about December–January, short dry about February–April, long wet about late April–mid-August, long dry mid-August–November.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Main rainy season

  Late Apr–Aug

  Heavy downpours; interior roads and rivers can be hard to travel.

Crowds · Suriname overall

High

Prices · Suriname overall

High

Suriname overall: Rains ease mid-month; still Dutch holiday season.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Paramaribo, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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