Discover French Guiana
Very few tourists make it to this small South American country. It's a shame, because nature in French Guiana is still pure and unspoiled.
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cayenne, French Guiana. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.
Sunshine in Cayenne varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, September, reaches an impressive 255 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 89 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1980 hours.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Cayenne serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in September with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.0 hours of daily sunlight.
Cayenne enjoys an average of 1980 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.
Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.
May, Cayenne’s wettest month, receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F).
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.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine
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Discover French Guiana
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