Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 28.4 °C | 26.6 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 28.9 °C | 27 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 28.8 °C | 27.2 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| May | 28.7 °C | 27.4 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 28.9 °C | 27.9 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 29.4 °C | 28.3 °C | 29 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 30.4 °C | 28.7 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 31.3 °C | 28.7 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| October | 31.4 °C | 28.6 °C | 16 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| November | 30.3 °C | 28.1 °C | 22 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 28.7 °C | 27.2 °C | 25 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Entry fee of 54 US dollars to pay before travel; complete the Immigration and Customs Form up to 3 days before arrival and departure.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 10 December 2025. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 10 December 2025
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Chikungunya
Vaccines · hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; chikungunya depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 3 September 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Paramaribo in August?
The sea averages 28.7°C in August — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Paramaribo in August?
Expect 30.4°C in the afternoon and 24.3°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Paramaribo in August?
Around 21 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 69% of days.