Weather in May in French Guiana
Thinking about venturing to French Guiana this May 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 May?
May 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. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Maripasoula with an average of 288 mm to heavy rainfall in Cayenne with 412 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kourou.Average sunshine
The city Kourou usually sees around 119 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of French Guiana in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our French Guiana climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in French Guiana?
Kourou
In May 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 May 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 May 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 poor that month.
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Maripasoula
In May 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 May 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 May the best time to visit French Guiana?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kourou, May may not be the ideal time to visit French Guiana.
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 weather in April, May, June, July and December tend to be poor.
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