Cayenne weather in January (French Guiana)

What kind of weather does January bring to Cayenne? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Cayenne typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Experience the cooler side of the year in this month, yet it remains pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Cayenne in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 256 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 94 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 256 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 94 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cayenne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Guiana? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Guiana. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.