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Destination Guides - South America / Suriname
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| The capital experiences high levels of crime. Secure your valuables, do not carry expensive items and secure your travel documentation. Do not walk about at night. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Polio, Typhoid and carry proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever if travelling from an infected country. Malaria is also present. HIV/AIDS is high. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
26 |
27 |
27 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
27 |
27 |
26 |
26 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
19 |
15 |
16 |
23 |
33 |
30 |
22 |
17 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
17 |
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| The climate is tropical and affected by the trade winds. It is hot and humid generally. The capital receives a lot of rain throughout the year. There are 2 dry seasons one from February to April and the other from August to September. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Paramaribo, Suriname
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1013mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 06:32SRT, Sunset: 18:44SRT |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 06:32SRT, Sunset: 18:43SRT |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 78%, Sunrise: 06:32SRT, Sunset: 18:43SRT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Respect local traditions and their culture. Keep beachwear for the beach and poolside only. Women should dress conservatively especially in the interior. |
| Getting Around |
| This is not an easy country to get around. Roads and flights are limited and affected by the substantial rain. The border area with Guyana is in dispute. There are no railways. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| Christian, Hindu and Muslim Festivals are observed. Muslim holidays for 2010 include: the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday on 3 March (not celebrated by all), Ramadam which commences from sunset on 11 August and culminates with Eid al-Fitr on 10 September, the Feast of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha on 17 November, Al-Hijira on 18 December and Ashura on 16December. The main Hindu holidays for 2010 include: Holi on 28 February, Dussera on 17 October and Diwali on 5 November. The main Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April and Christmas Day on 25 December. Fixed holidays include: Labour Day on 1 May, the Abolition of Slavery (Keti Koti) on 1 July, Independence Day on 25 November, Christmas on 25 & 26 December. |
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| Religion |
| Christian, Hindu and Muslim |
| Visa Requirements |
| Visas are required and should be obtained before travel from the Suriname Consulate in Amsterdam (cons-gen-vd-repsuriname@wxs.nl) or the Suriname Honorary Consul in the UK: 33 Pier House, 31 Cheyne Walk, London SW3 5HG. Tel: (44) (0) 20 7521 1139, Mobile: (44) (0) 7788 196 326, email: ajethu@honoraryconsul.info |
| British Embassy Details |
| There is no British Embassy in Suriname, the nearest is in Guyana. The Honorary Consul is at: c/o VSH United Buildings, PO Box 1860, Van't Hogerhuysstraat 9-11, Paramaribo. Tel: +(597)402 558 or +(597) 402 870 |
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