Kourou weather in January (French Guiana)

What can you expect from the weather in Kourou during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Kourou generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Kourou in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Kourou in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.