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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 53/100

Nieuw Nickerie in August

Fair · 53/100Beach 70/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation140 mm21 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
5.93° N, 56.97° WElevation 2 mUTC−3 · Suriname Time
When to goNieuw Nickerie · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Nieuw Nickerie averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 140 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Nieuw Nickerie. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 19:03 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%66%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 70/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Suriname's best in August

Where to go in August
Nieuw Amsterdam
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Nieuw Amsterdam

Commewijne District
29°Aug high
23wet days
50score
Nieuw Amsterdam
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 Nickerie in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Nieuw Nickerie?

August scores 53/100 for Nieuw Nickerie, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Nieuw Nickerie in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Nieuw Nickerie in August?

Nieuw Nickerie receives about 140 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 21 days.

Can you swim in Nieuw Nickerie in August?

The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.