Average Monthly Sunshine in Matoury

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Matoury, French Guiana. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Matoury. Expect long, bright days with 256 hours in October and darker periods with just 93 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2024 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Matoury, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in October. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. February sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Matoury’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Matoury enjoys an average of 2024 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

May, Matoury’s wettest month, receives 72 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Matoury Precipitation page.