Cayenne weather in January (French Guiana)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cayenne in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Cayenne generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 24°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Precipitation

Cayenne in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

Average sunshine

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 Cayenne climate page with graphs.

 

Cayenne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 257 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 105 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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