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Maripasoula weather in December (French Guiana)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Maripasoula this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In December, Maripasoula tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 32°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 23°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Maripasoula in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 183 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, May and June tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Maripasoula climate page with graphs.

 

Maripasoula, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Guiana in December

Find out more about the weather in French Guiana and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Maripasoula.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Guiana? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Guiana. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.