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Cayenne has a hot, humid tropical equatorial climate with little temperature variation through the year and frequent cloud cover. Rainfall is abundant year-round, with a wetter period from roughly December to June and a comparatively drier stretch later in the year. The current overcast, humid conditions are consistent with the city’s typical climate.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
26°C
Climate Type
Tropical Equatorial
Rainy Days
220
Sunny Days
120
Humidity
86%
Spring
September - November
26-30°C
Warm and humid conditions persist, with a mix of sun, cloud, and occasional showers. Rainfall is generally lower than in the wetter months, but humidity remains high.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
December - February
25-29°C
This is part of the wetter season, bringing frequent showers and periods of heavy cloudiness. Temperatures stay consistently warm, with little day-to-night change.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
25-29°C
Hot, humid weather continues, and rain remains common. The atmosphere is often overcast or hazy, with brief but intense tropical downpours.
Very High rainfall
Winter
June - August
24-28°C
This is typically the relatively drier part of the year, though showers still occur and humidity stays high. Days are warm and often cloudy, with only modest relief from the heat.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Cayenne
Cayenne offers a genuinely different expat experience—a small, French-Caribbean city where you'll find solid healthcare and reliable public transport without the crowds or costs of larger Caribbean hubs. The tight-knit international community here tends to be collaborative rather than transient, and the French infrastructure means familiar systems for EU citizens. Safety is reasonable for the region, and day-to-day life has a relaxed, manageable pace.
The catch: this is a small city with limited job opportunities outside specific sectors (aerospace, government, education), so most expats arrive with established employment or remote work. Housing can be surprisingly expensive relative to local salaries, and the tropical climate demands adjustment. If you're seeking a quieter alternative to overcrowded expat hotspots and have your income sorted, Cayenne rewards patience with genuine community and a lower-stress lifestyle.
Advantages
Cayenne
Rich cultural heritage sites
Abundant natural parks
French Caribbean location
Growing coworking spaces
Diverse educational institutions
Disadvantages
Cayenne
Limited job opportunities
High cost of living
Tropical climate challenges
Small expat community
Few higher education options
Safety & Security in Cayenne
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
43
/100
French Guiana Avg
56
South America Avg
54
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Cayenne to French Guiana averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Cayenne
French Guiana Average
Safety Index
0510
Critical
Safety from Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Dangerous
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
Environmental risk assessments are being researched. The indicators below show what data will be available soon.
