Matoury weather in January (French Guiana)

Planning a trip to Matoury in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Matoury generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 24°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

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, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 259 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Matoury in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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