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Very few tourists make it to this small South American country. It's a shame, because nature in French Guiana is still pure and unspoiled.
In Cayenne, January brings high daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to 24°C (75°F). This month falls within the rainy season, so expect frequent rainfall.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. March, September and October typically offer the best weather for Cayenne.
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Find out more about the weather in French Guiana and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of French Guiana in January →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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