Weather in December in French Guiana
Planning a getaway to French Guiana this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in French Guiana in December?
December in French Guiana generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Kourou at 29°C to very warm in Maripasoula at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Maripasoula and 24°C in Kourou. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maripasoula with an average of 120 mm to heavy rainfall in Matoury with 272 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Kourou. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at December'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 December for the 5 most popular destinations in French Guiana?
Kourou
In December Kourou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matoury
In December 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 December 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 December Maripasoula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint Georges
In December Saint Georges 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in French Guiana.
Is December the best time to visit French Guiana?
In our view, December 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. The weather in April, May, June, July and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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