Cayenne weather in August

Cayenne, French Guiana
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August in Cayenne: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.

#3 of 12 months in Cayenne · #651 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cayenne climate normals — August

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Rainfall152 mm / 6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cayenne in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Cayenne?
August in Cayenne: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Cayenne on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Cayenne in August?
In August, Cayenne averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 151.5 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cayenne in August?
Cayenne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in August.

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