Cayenne
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cayenne month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cayenne 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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Previously
- Documented history · 1604
The region was not colonized until 1604, when the French founded their first settlement.
- Documented history · 1643
French colonists returned in 1643 and founded Cayenne, but were forced to leave once more following the attacks by the local Indigenous Amerindian population.
- Documented history · 1664
In 1664, France finally established a permanent settlement at Cayenne.
- Documented history · 1790
Cayenne was made a municipality in 1790.
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01 · OverviewCayenne, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cayenne took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cayenne
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cayenne
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cayenne
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cayenne
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cayenne
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cayenne located and what are its coordinates?
Cayenne is situated in French Guiana at geographic coordinates 4.9381, -52.3346 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cayenne?
Cayenne has a recorded population of approximately 61,550 and observes the America/Cayenne time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cayenne?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cayenne include fr-GF, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cayenne?
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