French Guiana

French Guiana Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in French Guiana in January.

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Cayenne Kourou Matoury Cayenne

Are you planning a trip a to French Guiana in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in French Guiana in January

January in French Guiana generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Kourou.

For a closer look at conditions across French Guiana, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Maripasoula with an average of 155 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Saint Georges with 280 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Kourou receives around 94 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in French Guiana in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across French Guiana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in French Guiana

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in French Guiana?

Temperature range in French Guiana (January)

Precipitation variation in French Guiana (January)

Kourou

In January Kourou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
94 hours
89 hours
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kourou →

Matoury

In January Matoury generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
105 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
259 mm (10 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Matoury →

Cayenne

In January Cayenne generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
105 hours
93 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
257 mm (10 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cayenne →

Maripasoula

In January Maripasoula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
148 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Maripasoula →

Saint Georges

In January Saint Georges generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
109 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
280 mm (11 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint Georges →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in French Guiana in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cayenne 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Kourou 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Matoury 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 259 mm (10 in)
Cayenne 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Saint Georges 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Maripasoula 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)

French Guiana weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in French Guiana in January?

Expect unpleasant weather across French Guiana in January. The popular destination of Kourou averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in French Guiana in January?

Kourou averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does French Guiana get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in French Guiana peaks during January. Kourou averages roughly 248 mm (9.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit French Guiana?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to French Guiana with often unpleasant weather in Kourou.

Generally speaking, March, September and October provide tolerable weather in Kourou. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July and December tend to be poor.

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