Maripasoula Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Maripasoula’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in French Guiana.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, Maripasoula experiences a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C in October. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 30°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 22°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Maripasoula by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. October, the city’s warmest month, experiences 259 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, receives about 116 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 20 days. For more information, please visit our Maripasoula Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in French Guiana Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across French Guiana. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Maripasoula Temperatures Compared World Wide
Maripasoula’s average annual maximum temperature is 32°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Maripasoula’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Maripasoula climate page.
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