Weather in March in French Guiana
Are you planning a trip a to French Guiana in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in French Guiana in March?
March in French Guiana generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maripasoula with an average of 136 mm to heavy rainfall in Saint Georges with 211 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 specific regional insights in French Guiana for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our French Guiana climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in French Guiana?
Kourou
In March 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 tolerable that month.
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Matoury
In March 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 unpleasant that month.
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Cayenne
In March Cayenne 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 unpleasant that month.
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Maripasoula
In March Maripasoula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 March 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 March the best time to visit French Guiana?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit French Guiana with overall tolerable weather in Kourou. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, September and October provide 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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