The climate in Paramaribo during August can be summarized as hot and wet.
August is in the summer in Paramaribo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.2°C 73.8°F |
Average temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 163 mm 6.4 ins |
Rainy days | 14 days |
Sea temperature | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 5.4kph 3 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Paramaribo with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Paramaribo in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | September | 32°C 89.6°F |
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Driest month: | September | 91mm 3.6ins |
Sunniest month: | September | 9.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
Wettest month: | June | 307mm 12.1ins |