Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kourou, French Guiana

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kourou...

Kourou is a coastal city in French Guiana. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 24029 people. The water temperature around Kourou has low variability year round. The temperature ranges from 26.3°C (79.3°F) in April up to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 27°C (81°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Kourou is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Kourou?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Kourou is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located close to Kourou. A spot that might be worth checking out is Mount Irvine Bay, which is 692.4km (430.1miles) away from Kourou. Click here for directions and for more information on Mount Irvine Bay and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try Crane Beach, which is roughly 714.8km (444miles) away from Kourou. Another good surfspot is Crane Beach, located ca 714.8km (444miles) from Kourou.

Are there beautiful beaches close to Kourou?

No, not too many beaches are located near to Kourou. The closest decent one is Mayaro Bay, which is 666.7km (414.1miles) away from Kourou. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Toco, which is ca 686.5km (426.4miles) away from Kourou.

What wetsuit is recommended for Kourou?

The average water temperature around Kourou is extremely warm, around 27°C (81°F), with very little changes during the year. The temperatures in June, July, and August are very similar to temperatures in December and January. This is why a wetsuit is usually not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around Kourou. However, you might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit top or a rashguard for very windy conditions and for UV protection, especially when spending multiple hours in the sun each day. The sun radiation around Kourou can be very strong.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Kourou?

Diving and fishing conditions are very similar during the year. The waters around Kourou are nearly almost tropical, reaching temperatures between 25 and 30°C (76-85°F). The following fish like to swim in waters of this temperature range: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Kourou: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Kourou...

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