When is the best time to go to Kourou
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kourou, French Guiana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kourou
Kourou weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kourou are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 304mm | 4.5hrs | 12.6hrs | 27°C |
January in Kourou is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kourou.
January is in the winter in Kourou and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kourou with around 304mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 240mm | 4.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
February in Kourou is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kourou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Kourou and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kourou with around 240mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 274mm | 4.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 27°C |
The weather in March in Kourou is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kourou.
March is in the spring in Kourou and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kourou with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 306mm | 5.4hrs | 12.9hrs | 28°C |
Kourou's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kourou.
April is in the spring in Kourou and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kourou with around 306mm 12.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 473mm | 4.8hrs | 13.1hrs | 28°C |
May is a very wet, humid month in Kourou and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kourou.
May is in the spring in Kourou and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kourou with around 473mm 18.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 381mm | 5.6hrs | 12.6hrs | 28°C |
Kourou's weather in June is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kourou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kourou and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kourou with around 381mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 194mm | 7.3hrs | 12.7hrs | 28°C |
July in Kourou is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kourou for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kourou and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kourou with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 87mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Kourou is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kourou.
August is in the summer in Kourou and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kourou with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 46mm | 8.8hrs | 12.9hrs | 28°C |
Kourou's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kourou, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kourou and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kourou with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 56mm | 8.8hrs | 13.1hrs | 28°C |
October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Kourou and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kourou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kourou and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kourou with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 114mm | 7.9hrs | 12.6hrs | 28°C |
Kourou's weather in November is typically hot, humid and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kourou.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kourou and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kourou with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 274mm | 5.7hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
December in Kourou is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kourou, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kourou and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kourou with around 274mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kourou weather stats
| Hottest month: | September | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 473mm 18.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
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