Monthly climate guide
Cayenne weather in August
Expect hot weather in Cayenne in August: afternoons reach about 29°C (83°F), while nights drop to around 25°C (76°F). Around 118 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and about the same as September.
What stands out in August
- Nights stay warm, rarely below 25°C — air-conditioning helps.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Cayenne.
- Humidity near 85% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
Avg high
29°C
83°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
118 mm
wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
43%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Cayenne weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 76°F | 251 mm | 85% | 71% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 24°C / 76°F | 292 mm | 85% | 80% |
| March | 28°C / 83°F | 25°C / 76°F | 242 mm | 83% | 72% |
| April | 28°C / 83°F | 25°C / 77°F | 333 mm | 85% | 77% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 541 mm | 89% | 81% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 77°F | 315 mm | 88% | 70% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 25°C / 76°F | 223 mm | 87% | 57% |
| August | 29°C / 83°F | 25°C / 76°F | 118 mm | 85% | 43% |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 25°C / 77°F | 62 mm | 83% | 36% |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 78°F | 62 mm | 80% | 44% |
| November | 30°C / 85°F | 25°C / 78°F | 125 mm | 82% | 58% |
| December | 28°C / 83°F | 25°C / 77°F | 297 mm | 85% | 70% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit Cayenne?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Cayenne in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Cayenne?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Cayenne, with highs around 29°C and about 118 mm of rain.
How warm is Cayenne in August?
Average highs are about 29°C (83°F) and average lows about 25°C (76°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cayenne in August?
Cayenne typically gets around 118 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cayenne (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.