Maripasoula Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Maripasoula, French Guiana. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Maripasoula has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1599 mm (63 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Maripasoula can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 288 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 26 rainy days.

In contrast October, experiences much drier conditions, with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

May, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 153 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Maripasoula Temperature page.

Maripasoula's average annual precipitation is 1599 mm (63 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Maripasoula's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Maripasoula Climate page.