Cayenne Weather in December

December: hot and very wet

Cayenne stays hot in December, but rain shapes most days. Highs reach 28°C, and rain falls on 28 days of the month. The air feels sticky, with cloudy skies and little sunshine. Showers can interrupt a walk around Place des Palmistes or a visit to the Cayenne market.

You can still enjoy the city between downpours. The Musée Alexandre-Franconie offers a good indoor break, and local restaurants are a welcome stop when the rain sets in. Save longer outdoor outings for a clear spell. Wet trails and swollen streams can make rainforest walks uncomfortable or harder to manage.

If you hate soggy sightseeing, keep your plans close to central Cayenne.

Christmas in Cayenne

Christmas brings a festive feel to the city, with celebrations around town and family meals on the day itself. You may see decorations near Place des Palmistes, though rain can dampen outdoor events. New Year's Eve also brings local celebrations, but opening hours may change around both holidays.

Don't expect December to be the best month for long beach days or clear views. The coast is within reach, but frequent showers can make a beach visit less relaxing. November is much drier, while January remains very wet.

Crowds and a local tip

Christmas and New Year can bring more visitors than quieter months, and holiday demand may push prices up. The wet season is otherwise a less popular time to visit than September and October, the best months overall. If you're flexible, travelling outside the holiday period can mean a calmer stay.

For a practical rainy-day stop, head to the covered stalls at Cayenne market for local food and shelter. Try a Guyanese dish such as awara stew if it's available. Its palm-fruit sauce is a local speciality, and a market visit gives you something to enjoy even when the sky opens.