Cayenne weather in May

Cayenne, French Guiana
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May in Cayenne: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Cayenne · #855 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cayenne climate normals — May

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Rainfall564 mm / 22.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days30 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 74°F
Sunshine7.8 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

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

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Cayenne in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Cayenne?
May in Cayenne: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cayenne on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in Cayenne in May?
In May, Cayenne averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 564.4 mm of rain over roughly 30 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cayenne in May?
Cayenne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in May.

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