French Guiana weather in October

Planning a getaway to French Guiana this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in French Guiana in October?

October in French Guiana generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Kourou to 35°C in Maripasoula. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Maripasoula and 25°C in Kourou. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maripasoula with an average of 31 mm to moderate rainfall in Cayenne with 75 mm. Meanwhile, Kourou enjoys approximately 251 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at October's conditions in French Guiana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at French Guiana's yearly weather, check out our French Guiana climate page.

Where to go in French Guiana in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in French Guiana on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in French Guiana

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in French Guiana?

Average weather in Kourou

In October Kourou generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kourou
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31°C 
25°C 
255 hours 
54 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
25°C 
251 hours 
64 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
218 hours 
149 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Kourou

Average weather in Matoury

In October Matoury generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Matoury
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32°C 
24°C 
255 hours 
62 mm 
4 days 
32°C 
24°C 
256 hours 
72 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
155 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Matoury

Average weather in Cayenne

In October Cayenne generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cayenne
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32°C 
24°C 
255 hours 
65 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
256 hours 
75 mm 
4 days 
32°C 
24°C 
208 hours 
157 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cayenne

Average weather in Maripasoula

In October Maripasoula generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Maripasoula
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34°C 
23°C 
250 hours 
32 mm 
7 days 
35°C 
23°C 
259 hours 
31 mm 
7 days 
34°C 
23°C 
226 hours 
64 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Maripasoula

Average weather in Saint Georges

In October Saint Georges generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Saint Georges
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33°C 
23°C 
246 hours 
42 mm 
6 days 
34°C 
23°C 
249 hours 
47 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
23°C 
210 hours 
112 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Saint Georges

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in French Guiana.

Is October the best time to visit French Guiana?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to French Guiana. Typically, the climate in Kourou is pleasant.

Generally speaking, September and October provide pleasant weather in Kourou. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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