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Macouria offers expats a tranquil, family-friendly lifestyle, blending French infrastructure with a lush tropical environment just outside Cayenne. It's a popular choice for those seeking a quieter home base, with established communities like Résidence Chou Aï providing a sense of belonging. While safety and healthcare services are generally reliable, public transport, though available, often means personal vehicle ownership is beneficial for daily flexibility. This location suits individuals and families prioritizing a peaceful setting and access to nature, understanding that major urban amenities are concentrated in the capital.
Macouria has a hot, humid tropical climate with very warm temperatures year-round and a pronounced wetter season from December to June, followed by a drier, brighter period from July to November. It is best classified as a Tropical Monsoon climate (Köppen Am), with consistently high humidity, heavy annual rainfall, and only a modest seasonal temperature range.
Summer Average
31°C
Winter Average
26°C
Climate Type
Tropical Monsoon
Rainy Days
160
Sunny Days
47
Humidity
84%
Spring
September - November
30-33°C
Spring is among the warmest and driest periods, with frequent sunshine and lower rainfall than the rest of the year. Heat and humidity remain high, especially in the afternoons.
Low rainfall
Summer
December - February
28-30°C
Summer is hot, very humid, and generally wetter, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Cloud cover is common and conditions often feel warmer than the air temperature suggests.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
29-31°C
Autumn remains warm to hot and is typically one of the wettest parts of the year. Heavy rain episodes are common, especially in April and May.
Very High rainfall
Winter
June - August
26-29°C
Winter is still warm and humid, but it is usually a little less rainy than the main wet season. Skies are often mixed, with more breaks in the clouds than earlier in the year.
Moderate rainfall
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Safety & Security in Macouria
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
French Guiana Avg
56
South America Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Concerning
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Dangerous
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
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