Kourou weather in January (French Guiana)

What kind of weather does January bring to Kourou? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Kourou usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Kourou in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 94 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 Kourou climate page with graphs.

 

Kourou, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 248 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 94 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cayenne, French Guiana (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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.

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 Kourou.

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