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Cayenne

Decide whether to visit or live in Cayenne, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Cayenne?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.623.73668.1
February27.523.83617.4
March28.124.12848.4
April28.024.04957.3
May28.023.86216.8
June28.223.35558.3
July28.923.33709.8
August30.123.718610.8
September31.024.39511.1
October30.924.79110.9
November29.424.42409.6
December28.023.84087.8

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What is being reported around Cayenne

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Current local index

People and places shaping Cayenne

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Research updated Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Past and future events in Cayenne

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1604

    The region was not colonized until 1604, when the French founded their first settlement.

  2. 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.

  3. Documented history · 1664

    In 1664, France finally established a permanent settlement at Cayenne.

  4. Documented history · 1790

    Cayenne was made a municipality in 1790.

  5. First French settlement founded

    The region was not colonized until 1604, when the French founded their first settlement.

Current public leadership

  • Sandra Trochimara

    Wikidata currently records this person as Cayenne's head of government. French politician.

People associated with this place

  • Mike Maignan

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this person's place of birth. French footballer (born 1995).

  • Jean-Clair Todibo

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this person's place of birth. French footballer (born 1999).

  • Christiane Taubira

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this person's place of birth. French politician.

  • Élie Castor

    politician and author

  • Léon Damas

    poet and politician

Historical figures

  • Henri Salvador

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this historical figure's place of birth. French Caribbean recording artist; singer, songwriter (1917–2008).

  • Léon Damas

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this historical figure's place of birth. French poet and politician (1912–1978).

  • Félix Éboué

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this historical figure's place of birth. French Guiana politician (1884-1944).

  • Gaston Monnerville

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this historical figure's place of birth. French Guiana politician (1897–1991).

  • Gabriel Serville

    Wikidata records Cayenne as this historical figure's place of birth. French politician (1959–2026).

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Cayenne yet.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Cayenne yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Cayenne, in brief

Cayenne is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Cayenne took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cayenne

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cayenne

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cayenne

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cayenne

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cayenne

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cayenne

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Cayenne

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Cayenne located and what are its coordinates?

Cayenne is situated in French Guiana at geographic coordinates 4.9381, -52.3346, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cayenne?

Cayenne has a recorded population of approximately 61,550 and observes the America/Cayenne time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cayenne?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cayenne include FR-GF, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cayenne?

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