Weather in April in French Guiana
Thinking about venturing to French Guiana this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in French Guiana in April?
April in French Guiana generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Kourou. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Maripasoula with an average of 225 mm to heavy rainfall in Saint Georges with 278 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected in Kourou. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at April's conditions in French Guiana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at French Guiana's yearly weather, check out our French Guiana climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in French Guiana?
Kourou
In April Kourou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matoury
In April Matoury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cayenne
In April Cayenne generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Maripasoula
In April Maripasoula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saint Georges
In April Saint Georges generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in French Guiana.
Is April the best time to visit French Guiana?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to French Guiana with often poor weather in Kourou.
On average, the best time to visit French Guiana is in September and October with generally pleasant weather in Kourou. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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