--- title: "Cayenne, French Guiana" description: "France · airport CAY" canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/cayenne" last-updated: "2026-10-11" --- # 🇬🇫 Cayenne, French Guiana France · airport CAY ## On the ground - Safety: Normal security precautions - Currency: Euro (EUR). 100 USD = 89.27 EUR - Phone code: +594 - eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/3P4NDd](https://airalo.pxf.io/3P4NDd) - Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Guiana](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Guiana) ## Brief - Try local specialities such as **bouillon d’awara**, **couac** cassava couscous, smoked fish, and Creole seafood dishes. French Guiana’s markets also offer tropical fruits and spicy sauces. - Cayenne’s **2027 Carnival season** is expected to begin on **24 January 2027**, with weekly parades and themed events. Book accommodation early and expect road closures or altered transport around major festivities ([pack-lightly.com](https://pack-lightly.com/french-guiana/public-holidays/)). ## Safety and health - **Chikungunya outbreak:** French Guiana is under a CDC Level 2 notice. Avoid mosquito bites with repellent, long sleeves, and screened or air-conditioned accommodation ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/chikungunya-french-guiana)). - Mosquito-borne **dengue** and **malaria**, as well as sand-fly-borne **leishmaniasis**, are relevant risks, particularly outside Cayenne. Use repellent and protective clothing; seek medical advice promptly for fever after travel ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/france) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Guiana)). - For rainforest excursions, do not drink untreated natural water or swim in stagnant water. Wear sturdy footwear and avoid touching wildlife, hollow trees, snakes, or spiders. Medical evacuation can take time outside Cayenne and Kourou ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/French_Guiana)). - French Guiana’s recent homicide and shooting figures indicate a higher-than-usual violent-crime concern. Avoid isolated areas and late-night venues, keep valuables discreet, and use reputable transport, particularly around nightlife districts ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/french-guiana-homicides-prefect-weapons-checks-2026/)). ## Recent News - **Proposed Georgetown-Cayenne flights:** Trans Guyana Airways is preparing at least two weekly nonstop flights from Georgetown, with an expected flight time of about 1 hour 15 minutes. The route is not operating yet and still requires regulatory and operational approvals, so travellers should not book on the assumption that it has launched ([franceguyane.fr](https://franceguyane.fr/actualite/economie-consommation/guyana-guyane-des-vols-directs-entre-georgetown-et-cayenne-se-preparent-1095469.php) | [kaieteurnewsonline.com](https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2026/10/04/tga-eyes-direct-georgetown-cayenne-flights-after-guyana-france-air-deal/)). - **Violent crime response:** A shooting at a Cayenne nightlife venue injured four people, while local reporting says French Guiana’s 2026 homicide total has already exceeded the 2025 figure. Authorities have ordered increased weapons checks and temporary venue restrictions ([riotimesonline.com](https://www.riotimesonline.com/french-guiana-homicides-prefect-weapons-checks-2026/)). _Updated 2026-10-11._ ## Weather and timing The best time to visit Cayenne is August to November, when conditions are relatively dry and suit city sightseeing and nature excursions. July and December to March are reasonable with flexible plans for showers, while April to June are less suitable because of intense rainfall; May also has the highest dengue risk. | Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | OK | 25 | 154 | 7 | | February | OK | 27 | 170 | 6 | | March | OK | 26 | 125 | 6 | | April | Avoid | 26 | 161 | 7 | | May | Avoid | 26 | 194 | 8 | | June | Avoid | 26 | 139 | 8 | | July | OK | 26 | 90 | 9 | | August | Great | 26 | 49 | 9 | | September | Great | 27 | 22 | 9 | | October | Great | 28 | 27 | 9 | | November | Great | 29 | 64 | 9 | | December | OK | 28 | 170 | 8 | ### Month by month - **January (OK):** January is hot and humid, around 23-29°C, with frequent short tropical showers. Flexible outdoor plans suit passing rain. - **February (OK):** February is hot and humid, around 23-29°C, with substantial rain and a possible brief dry spell. Outdoor excursions can fit into clearer periods. - **March (OK):** March is hot and humid, around 23-29°C, with substantial rain and occasional clearer spells. Wildlife trips and city sightseeing remain possible. - **April (Avoid):** April is hot and humid, around 24-30°C, with intense rain. Heavy downpours can interrupt outdoor activities. - **May (Avoid):** May is hot and humid, around 23-29°C, with the year's heaviest rainfall and highest dengue risk. Frequent downpours can disrupt outdoor plans. - **June (Avoid):** June is hot and humid, around 23-30°C, with intense rain. Heavy tropical downpours can interrupt excursions and sightseeing. - **July (OK):** July is hot and humid, around 23-31°C, with a relatively dry pattern but occasional showers. Outdoor excursions are practical with rain-aware planning. - **August (Great):** August is hot and humid, around 22-32°C, with a relatively dry pattern. Conditions suit exploring Cayenne and taking nature excursions. - **September (Great):** September is hot and humid, around 23-32°C, with sunny conditions and substantial but limited rainfall. Outdoor sightseeing and excursions are well suited. - **October (Great):** October is hot and humid, around 23-32°C, with sunny conditions and a relatively dry pattern. Outdoor sightseeing is well suited to this month. - **November (Great):** November is hot and humid, around 23-31°C, with a relatively dry pattern and occasional rain. City visits and nature excursions are suitable. - **December (OK):** December is hot and humid, around 23-30°C, with frequent short tropical showers. Outdoor activities suit schedules that allow for passing rain. ### 7-day forecast _Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._ | Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 26 Oct 26 Oct | 35 | 23 | 2% | | 27 Oct 27 Oct | 35 | 23 | 33% | | 28 Oct 28 Oct | 34 | 24 | 80% | | 29 Oct 29 Oct | 35 | 23 | 45% | | 30 Oct 30 Oct | 34 | 22 | 39% | | 31 Oct 31 Oct | 34 | 23 | 88% | | 01 Nov 01 Nov | 34 | 24 | 91% | ## Visa Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly. ## Activities - [French Guiana Data eSIM from 0.5GB daily to 20GB 30 Days](https://www.viator.com/tours/French-Guiana/French-Guiana-Data-eSIM-from-0-5GB-daily-to-20GB-30-Days/d4508-427449P311?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 3.21 USD · 720–720 HOUR More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/cayenne#activities ## Related destinations - [Suriname](https://sorted.travel/places/paramaribo) - [Guyana](https://sorted.travel/places/guyana) - [Santa Elena de Uairén](https://sorted.travel/places/santa-elena) - [Trinidad and Tobago](https://sorted.travel/places/port-of-spain) - [Martinique](https://sorted.travel/places/martinique) - [Guadeloupe](https://sorted.travel/places/guadeloupe) ## More - HTML: [https://sorted.travel/places/cayenne](https://sorted.travel/places/cayenne) - MCP: [https://sorted.travel/mcp](https://sorted.travel/mcp) (`get_destination_info`, `get_destination_weather`, `check_visa_requirements`) - Discover: [https://sorted.travel/discover](https://sorted.travel/discover)