When is the best time to go to Kourou?

When is the best time to go to Kourou? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kourou are August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • May is the rainiest month
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Kourou

For full information about the climate and weather in Kourou a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 77°F/83°F
15.6in
February 77°F/83°F
16.4in
March 77°F/85°F
13.1in
April 77°F/85°F
17.8in
May 77°F/85°F
24.4in
June 77°F/85°F
17.9in
July 77°F/86°F
12.1in
August 77°F/88°F
6.2in
September 77°F/88°F
3.1in
October 79°F/88°F
3.4in
November 79°F/88°F
6.8in
December 77°F/85°F
16.2in


Weather and climate in Kourou

Kourou enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kourou is 86°F (ranging from 83°F in february to 88°F in october). Annual rainfall is 152.8in, with a minimum of 3.1in in september and a maximum of 24.4in in may.
  • In january the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 83°F and, in january, 19 days of rain are expected.
  • In february the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 85°F and it rains about 16.4in each month.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average.
  • Between the months of may and june the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in june and it rains in june about 17.9in.
  • Between july and december the climate is passable, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains in december about 16.2in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kourou

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kourou: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kourou

Find out when Kourou has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kourou

  • Very low season in Kourou
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and June.
  • Low season in Kourou
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, May and August.
  • High season in Kourou
    The number of visitors to Kourou is high in: April, July and September.
  • Peak season in Kourou
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kourou is during: October, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kourou month by month



Best time for low prices in Kourou

Average prices of hotels in Kourou month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kourou. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kourou

On average, it costs $ 57 per day to hire a car in Kourou. This price varies by $ 17 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 48 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 65.

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