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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 50/100

Nieuw Amsterdam in August

Fair · 50/100Beach 73/100
High / low29° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation151 mm23 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
5.89° N, 55.09° WElevation 3 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goNieuw Amsterdam · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low29° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Nieuw Amsterdam averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 151 mm of precipitation spread over about 23 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Nieuw Amsterdam. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 18:55 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%59%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in August

Around Nieuw Amsterdam this month

Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District · 8.9 km W
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Paramaribo
Meerzorg
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Meerzorg

Commewijne District · 10 km SW
30°Aug high
23wet days
46score
Meerzorg
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District · 5.1 km E
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Mariënburg
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District · 8.8 km SE
30°Aug high
23wet days
48score
Alkmaar
ivTop of the table

Suriname's best in August

Where to go in August
Nieuw Nickerie
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Nieuw Nickerie

Nickerie District
28°Aug high
21wet days
53score
Nieuw Nickerie
Paramaribo
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Paramaribo

Paramaribo District
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Paramaribo
Mariënburg
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Mariënburg

Commewijne District
29°Aug high
23wet days
49score
Mariënburg
Alkmaar
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Alkmaar

Commewijne District
30°Aug high
23wet days
48score
Alkmaar
·Questions

Nieuw Amsterdam in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Nieuw Amsterdam?

August scores 50/100 for Nieuw Amsterdam, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 29°C with 23 wet days.

How warm is Nieuw Amsterdam in August?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Nieuw Amsterdam in August?

Nieuw Amsterdam receives about 151 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 23 days.

Can you swim in Nieuw Amsterdam in August?

The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.