Average Monthly Sunshine in Cayenne

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cayenne receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cayenne. Expect long, bright days with 256 hours in October and darker periods with just 93 hours in February. The total annual amount of sun is 2012 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cayenne. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.5 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.1 hours of sunlight per day.

Cayenne’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cayenne enjoys an average of 2012 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

May, Cayenne’s wettest month, receives 75 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cayenne Precipitation page.