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Roura, French Guiana

Guyane · French Guiana

Roura is a small town in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 2,229. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,229 Population 2/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
118.9 in Annual Rain
America / Cayenne Timezone

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People

Population2,229
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain118.9 in/yr
Sunny Days139/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,229
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates4.7287°, -52.3250°
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne
Country🇬🇫 French Guiana
State / ProvinceGuyane
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation118.9 inches (3,021 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Roura

Roura is a small town in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 2,229. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.9 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.

Climate in Roura

Roura has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3478 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.4° 400.0
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.3° 332.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.8° 304.8
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.1° 445.5
May 26.6°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.1° 597.4
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 23° / 30.5° 391.4
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.1° 263.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 31.8° 137.2
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.3° / 32.4° 64.6
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 22.4° / 32.5° 55.2
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 22.5° / 31.7° 137.4
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.4° 348.5
Roura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above French Guiana avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area1,506.8 sq mi (3,902.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates4.7287°N, 52.3250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.9"
213% above French Guiana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 18.62"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Jun 8, 2006 48 km E of Roura, French Guiana M5.0 48 km
Sep 29, 2017 19 km E of Kourou, French Guiana M3.4 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 12.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 10.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 15.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 80°F (26°C) 2.5 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in

Roura has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 118.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (18.6") and September the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Roura

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Augustine Duchange - - - -
École élémentaire Stoupan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Roura

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
chwitiweb dub reggae, reggae MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Roura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Écomusée
Herbier de Guyane
Maison Félix Éboué
Musée départemental Alexandre Franconie
Musée des Cultures Guyanaises
Musée des Cultures Guyanaises
Musée Municipal
Muzé du Nimport'Koi

Libraries in Roura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Départementale Franconie0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Centre de Documentation et d'Information0.0
Maison des cultures et des mémoires de la Guyane0.0
Médiathèque municipale0.0
Médiathèque Municipale Jules Églantin0.0
Médiathèque territoriale René Maran0.0

Farmers Markets in Roura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché agricole
Marché de Cayenne
Marché de Rémire-Montjoly
Marché de Roura
Marché des producteurs locaux

Restaurants in Roura

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Créola
Le Papadilo
Malou et son Verger
Papadilo
Restaurant Stoupan
Sabay Thai

Monuments in Roura

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vestiges

Clinics in Roura

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dispensaire

Gas Stations in Roura

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Roura

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Guyanaise

Stadiums & Teams in Roura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roura

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cayenne – Félix Eboué AirportCAYLarge Airport
Kourou Airport-Small Airport
Ouanary Airport-Small Airport
Régina AirportREISmall Airport
Sinnamary Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Roura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roura

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle du Saint-Esprit
Église Saint-Dominique

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cayenne

🇬🇫 About French Guiana

Capital Cayenne
Population 195,506
Area 91,000 km²
HDI 0.790
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +594
TLD .gf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roura

What is the population of Roura?

Roura has a population of 2,229 residents and is located in French Guiana. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,506.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roura?

Roura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.9 inches.

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