Matoury weather in August (French Guiana)

How is the weather in Matoury in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Matoury typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Matoury in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Matoury climate page with graphs.

 

Matoury, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 235 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cayenne, French Guiana (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in French Guiana in August

Find out more about the weather in French Guiana in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Matoury in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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