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Cayenne, French Guiana
Guyane · French Guiana
Cayenne is a mid-size city in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 61,550. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 61,550 |
| Population Density | 6,756 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.9381°, -52.3346° |
| Timezone | America/Cayenne |
| Country | 🇬🇫 French Guiana |
| State / Province | Guyane |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.2 inches (2,900 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cayenne
Cayenne is a mid-size city in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 61,550. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.2 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.
Climate in Cayenne
Cayenne has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3478 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above French Guiana avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 142 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9381°N, 52.3346°W |
| Timezone | America/Cayenne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 13.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 17.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in |
Cayenne has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (17.6") and September the driest (2.5").
Colleges & Universities in Cayenne
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre A E C D E Formation | College | - | , |
| Centre de Formation d'Apprentis de la Chambre des Métiers de la Guyane | College | - | Visit → |
| Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers | College | - | , |
| Direction de la Formation Professionnelle Universitaire | University | - | , |
| Direction de la Scolarité, de la Recherche et de la Vie Etudiante | University | - | , |
| École de Gestion et de Commerce | University | - | Visit → |
| École doctorale Diversité, Santé et Développement en Amazonie | University | - | Visit → |
| Ecole Supérieure d'Assistant dentaire | College | - | Visit → |
| I.U.T. de Kourou | University | - | , |
| Institut de Formation et d'Accès au Sport de Haut Niveau Michel Néron | University | - | , |
| Institut national supérieur du professorat et de l'éducation de Guyane | College | - | , |
| Institut Régional de Développement du Travail Social | College | - | Visit → |
| Service d'éducation permanente et de formation continue | College | - | , |
| Université de Guyane | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Cayenne
49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Victor Louis Mirza | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Josephine Horth | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Paul Kapel | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Dorville Léonco | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire René Barthélemi | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Eliette Danglades | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Léodate Volmar | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Just Hyasine | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Alexandrine Stanislas | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire privée adventiste La Perseverance | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel du Larivot | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Vendôme | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Marie Lucette Boris | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée professionnel Jean-Marie Michotte - Lycée des métiers de la maintenance automobile et industrielle | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Externat Saint-Joseph de Cluny | - | - | - | - |
| École Élémentaire Maximilien Saba | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Gaëtan Hermine | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Solange Patient | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Mortin | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Samuel Chambaud | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Justin Catayée | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Auxence Contout | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Edmard Malacarnet | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Gaëtan Hermine | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire d'application Jean Macé | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Samuel Chambaud | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Henri Agarande | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Auxence Contout | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel privée Anne-Marie Javouhey | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent privé Anne-Marie Javouhey | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé Anne Marie Javouhey | - | - | - | - |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du lycée polyvalent lycée des métiers de l'hôtellerie et de la restauration | - | - | - | - |
| Collège privé externat Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Eliette Danglades | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Professionnel Max Joséphine | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle d'application Jean Macé | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Gaëtan Hermine | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Henri Agarande | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Gérard Holder | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée général et technologique Felix Eboué | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Léopold Héder | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée polyvalent Melkior-Garré - Lycée des métiers de l'hôtellerie et de la restauration | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Le Larivot | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Eugène Nonnon | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Étienne Ribal | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Auxence Contout | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe scolaire privée Anne-Marie Javouhey (École, Collège, Lycée polyvalent) | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Suzanne Will-Kong | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire et collège Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cayenne
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| chwitiweb | dub reggae, reggae | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Cayenne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Écomusée | ||||
| Herbier de Guyane | ||||
| Maison Félix Éboué | ||||
| Musée départemental Alexandre Franconie | ||||
| Musée des Cultures Guyanaises | ||||
| Musée des Cultures Guyanaises | ||||
| Musée Municipal | ||||
| Muzé du Nimport'Koi |
Libraries in Cayenne
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Départementale Franconie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentation et d'Information | 0.0 | |||||
| Maison des cultures et des mémoires de la Guyane | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale Jules Églantin | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque territoriale René Maran | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cayenne
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché | |||||
| Marché agricole | |||||
| Marché de Cayenne | |||||
| Marché de Rémire-Montjoly | |||||
| Marché de Roura | |||||
| Marché de Tonate | |||||
| Marché des producteurs locaux |
Hotels in Cayenne
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cayenne
115 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cayenne
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cayenne
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cayenne
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cayenne
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cayenne
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cayenne
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cayenne
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cayenne
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cayenne
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cayenne
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cayenne
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cayenne
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cayenne
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Guyanaise |
Stadiums & Teams in Cayenne
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cayenne
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport | CAY | Large Airport |
| Kourou Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ouanary Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Régina Airport | REI | Small Airport |
| Sinnamary Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cayenne
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau de Poste Cayenne Baduel | |
| Cayenne Cabassou | |
| Chronopost | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cayenne
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ass. Sukyo Mahikari | |
| Assemblée de Dieu Madureira | |
| Assemblée de la Grâce | |
| Assemblée Évangélique La Porte | |
| Bahai | |
| Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur | |
| Centre chrétien international | |
| Centre d'accueil Universel | |
| Dieu est Amour | |
| Église évangélique du Nazareen | |
| Église Advantiste du Septième Jour | |
| Église adventiste | |
| Église Adventiste du Septième Jour - Mission de la Guyane | |
| Église Chrétienne Évangelique | |
| Église de Dieu de la Porte Étroite de Guyane | |
| Église de la Pentecôte | |
| Église de la Sainte-Famille | |
| Église du Christianisme Céleste | |
| Église Eben-Ezer | |
| Église Évangelique |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cayenne?
Cayenne has a population of 61,550 residents and is located in French Guiana. The population density is 6,756 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cayenne?
Cayenne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.2 inches.