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Oiapoque Weather in May

Oiapoque in May

The short of it: Oiapoque in May averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 598 mm (23.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 18 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 23° · rain 598 mm · daylight 12 h 18 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & September

May in Oiapoque brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 23°, with about 598 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 598 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 18 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and September.

Against its neighbours, Oiapoque runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Saint-Georges, 6 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Oiapoque, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 164 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 18 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-GeorgesGuyane6 km NE30°23°609 mm
RéginaGuyane62 km NNW30°23°564 mm
RouraGuyane112 km NNW29°23°582 mm
MatouryGuyane124 km NNW30°23°501 mm
Résidence Arc-en-CielOther127 km NNW29°23°455 mm
Rémire-MontjolyGuyane129 km NNW30°23°462 mm
Résidence Cogneau-LarivotOther130 km NNW29°23°508 mm
MacouriaGuyane133 km NNW29°23°508 mm

The Almanac · Oiapoque Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 598 mm.

Climate of Oiapoque by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°398 mm6 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
February29°22°368 mm7 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
March30°22°334 mm7 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
April30°23°434 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
May30°23°598 mm5 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
June30°22°355 mm4 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
July31°22°189 mm4 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
August32°21°103 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
September33°21°42 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
October34°21°50 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦
November33°21°100 mm6 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
December31°22°266 mm6 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oiapoque in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oiapoque in May?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 598 mm (23.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 30°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 598 mm.

Is May a good time to visit Oiapoque?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and September.

How long are the days in Oiapoque in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 18 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Oiapoque in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Oiapoque in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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