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Matoury weather in January (French Guiana)

How does the weather in Matoury usually fare in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Matoury usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. It may be the cooler month of the year, but temperatures remain warm enough for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Matoury in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 105 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Matoury, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 259 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 105 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Cayenne, French Guiana (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in French Guiana in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

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 27°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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Matoury.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Guiana? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Guiana. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.