Matoury weather in January
In January, Matoury sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 259 mm of rain across 26.5 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Matoury's 9th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matoury's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 259 mm
- 26.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:46 AM – 6:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in Matoury reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 24 |
| 2 | 28 | 24 |
| 3 | 28 | 24 |
| 4 | 28 | 24 |
| 5 | 28 | 24 |
| 6 | 28 | 24 |
| 7 | 28 | 24 |
| 8 | 28 | 24 |
| 9 | 28 | 24 |
| 10 | 28 | 24 |
| 11 | 28 | 24 |
| 12 | 28 | 24 |
| 13 | 28 | 24 |
| 14 | 28 | 24 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 21 | 28 | 23 |
| 22 | 28 | 23 |
| 23 | 28 | 23 |
| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 24 |
| 26 | 28 | 24 |
| 27 | 28 | 24 |
| 28 | 28 | 24 |
| 29 | 28 | 24 |
| 30 | 28 | 24 |
| 31 | 28 | 24 |
How January really feels in Matoury
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Matoury weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 24° | 259 | 26.5 | 11.8 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 24° | 217 | 22.2 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 175 | 22.9 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 264 | 24.8 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| May | 29° / 24° | 408 | 29.2 | 12.2 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 354 | 28.4 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 30° / 23° | 240 | 26.6 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 23° | 126 | 19.9 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 62 | 13 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 72 | 14.5 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 154 | 21.1 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 274 | 27.4 | 11.7 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 5% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 76%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 23 | 77 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 23 | 77 |
| 21 | 23 | 77 |
| 22 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 24 | 76 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Matoury gets around 259 mm of rain over 26.5 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 85% and peaks near 89% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 3 | 88 |
| 4 | 88 |
| 5 | 88 |
| 6 | 87 |
| 7 | 87 |
| 8 | 87 |
| 9 | 87 |
| 10 | 86 |
| 11 | 86 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 85 |
| 14 | 85 |
| 15 | 85 |
| 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 84 |
| 18 | 84 |
| 19 | 84 |
| 20 | 84 |
| 21 | 84 |
| 22 | 84 |
| 23 | 83 |
| 24 | 83 |
| 25 | 83 |
| 26 | 83 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 82 |
| 29 | 82 |
| 30 | 82 |
| 31 | 81 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 93% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Miserable (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 3 | 0 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 5 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 9 | 0 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 11 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 12 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 13 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 14 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 15 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 16 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 17 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 18 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 19 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 20 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 21 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 22 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 23 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 24 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 25 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 26 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 27 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 28 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 29 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 30 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 31 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
Wind in January
Winds average 12 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 6:49 AM, and sunset from 6:24 PM to 6:36 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:24 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:25 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:26 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:26 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:43 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:28 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:44 | 6:28 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:29 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:29 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:45 | 6:30 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:30 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:31 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:31 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:46 | 6:31 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:32 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:32 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:47 | 6:33 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:34 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:34 |
| 26 | 11.8 | 6:48 | 6:35 |
| 27 | 11.8 | 6:49 | 6:35 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:49 | 6:35 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:49 | 6:36 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:49 | 6:36 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:49 | 6:36 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.16 kWh/m² to a high of 6.07 kWh/m² in September across the year — January's 4.17 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Matoury?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Matoury.
What to pack for Matoury in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Matoury sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 27 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Matoury in January
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in July at about 28°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Matoury in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Matoury peaks around April 12 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Matoury in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Matoury is worst in February — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.6× the cleanest month (August, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 7 | Good |
| Aug | 7 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Matoury?
Matoury sits at 4.8°N, 52.3°W, 13 m above sea level, in French Guiana. The nearest listed city is Rémire-Montjoly, 10 km away.
Topography around Matoury
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Matoury.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Matoury has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 171 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 244 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 487 m.
The land around Matoury is covered by trees (79%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and water (26%) within 16 km, and trees (56%) and water (38%) within 80 km.
French Guiana travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Matoury (4.8492°, -52.3235°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).