French Guiana
Plan a visit or move to French Guiana with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: French Guiana month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in French Guiana are typically August, September and October, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), June the coldest (average low 23°C), and May the wettest (about 621 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6 | 23.7 | 366 | 8.1 |
| February | 27.5 | 23.8 | 361 | 7.4 |
| March | 28.1 | 24.1 | 284 | 8.4 |
| April | 28.0 | 24.0 | 495 | 7.3 |
| May | 28.0 | 23.8 | 621 | 6.8 |
| June | 28.2 | 23.3 | 555 | 8.3 |
| July | 28.9 | 23.3 | 370 | 9.8 |
| August | 30.1 | 23.7 | 186 | 10.8 |
| September | 31.0 | 24.3 | 95 | 11.1 |
| October | 30.9 | 24.7 | 91 | 10.9 |
| November | 29.4 | 24.4 | 240 | 9.6 |
| December | 28.0 | 23.8 | 408 | 7.8 |
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01 · OverviewFrench Guiana, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow French Guiana took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in French Guiana
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in French Guiana
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in French Guiana
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06 · TravelTravelling through French Guiana
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for French Guiana
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about French Guiana
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Frequently Asked Questions about French Guiana
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of French Guiana?
The capital of French Guiana is Cayenne, and the total national population is estimated at 195,506.
02 · Q&AWhere is French Guiana located and what is its total area?
French Guiana is located in South America, spanning an area of approximately 91,000 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in French Guiana?
The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include fr-GF.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in French Guiana?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across French Guiana include Cayenne, Matoury, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Kourou, Rémire-Montjoly.
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