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Kourou, French Guiana
Guyane · French Guiana
Kourou is a small city in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 24,029. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 24,029 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.1628°, -52.6427° |
| Timezone | America/Cayenne |
| Country | 🇬🇫 French Guiana |
| State / Province | Guyane |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 106.9 inches (2,714 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kourou
Kourou is a small city in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 24,029. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.9 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.
Climate in Kourou
Kourou has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Oct (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2876 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above French Guiana avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 151 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 834.0 sq mi (2,160.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1628°N, 52.6427°W |
| Timezone | America/Cayenne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 11.3 in |
Kourou has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 106.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (16.4") and September the driest (2.5").
Colleges & Universities in Kourou
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgroParisTech | University | - | , |
| Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement | University | - | , |
| Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement | University | - | Visit → |
| IUT de Kourou | University | - | , |
| Opérateur Public Régional de Formation | College | - | , |
Schools in Kourou
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Michel Lohier | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Olivier Compas | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Michel Lohier | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Savane | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Eustase Rimane | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Roland Lucile | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Solange Patient | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Joseph Ho-Ten-You | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Savane | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Olivier Compas | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Eustase Rimane | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Maximilien Saba | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Roland Lucile | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Victor Schoelcher | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire Olive Palmot | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Olive palmot | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Solange Patient | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Élie Castor - Lycée des métiers de l'habitat et des services | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Omeba Tobo | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Gaston Monnerville | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Henri Agarande | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Raymond Cresson | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Raymond Cresson | - | - | - | - |
| SEP Gaston MONNERVILLE | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Henri Agarande | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Émile Nézes | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Émile Nézes | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Maximilien Saba | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Maximilien Saba | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kourou
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| chwitiweb | dub reggae, reggae | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Kourou
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre d'Archéologie Amérindienne de Kourou | ||||
| Musée de l'Espace | ||||
| Musée du bagne |
Farmers Markets in Kourou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché agricole | |||||
| Marché de Tonate | |||||
| Marché Fortuna Ringuet |
Hotels in Kourou
22 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kourou
45 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kourou
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kourou
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kourou
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kourou
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kourou
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kourou
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kourou
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kourou
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kourou
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kourou
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kourou
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kourou
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport | CAY | Large Airport |
| Kourou Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saint-Élie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinnamary Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kourou
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre Chrétien International | |
| Église Adventiste | |
| Église Baptiste | |
| Église Évengélique | |
| Église International | |
| Église Notre-Dame | |
| Église Pencotiste | |
| Église Sainte-Catherine | |
| Kaz Saint-François | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah |
Quick Facts
🇬🇫 About French Guiana
Frequently Asked Questions About Kourou
What is the population of Kourou?
Kourou has a population of 24,029 residents and is located in French Guiana. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 834.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kourou?
Kourou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.9 inches.