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Cayenne weather in March (French Guiana)

Is March a good time to explore Cayenne weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of March in Cayenne typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 30°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 24°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Cayenne in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 184 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cayenne climate page with graphs.

 

Cayenne, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 184 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 119 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in French Guiana in March

Find out more about the weather in French Guiana and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cayenne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to French Guiana? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in French Guiana. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.