French Guiana travel advice

Explore our complete guide to French Guiana with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for French Guiana.

French Guiana travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to French Guiana with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

French Guiana - quick facts
Time difference UK -3 hours
Language(s) French
Currency Euro
Electricity C + E plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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French Guiana weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cayenne29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cayenne29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cayenne29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cayenne30
29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cayenne29
30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cayenne30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cayenne31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cayenne32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cayenne32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cayenne32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cayenne31
30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cayenne30
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
20 days with some rainfall in January in Cayenne20
16 days with some rainfall in February in Cayenne16
22 days with some rainfall in March in Cayenne22
21 days with some rainfall in April in Cayenne21
26 days with some rainfall in May in Cayenne26
23 days with some rainfall in June in Cayenne23
18 days with some rainfall in July in Cayenne18
9 days with some rainfall in August in Cayenne9
4 days with some rainfall in September in Cayenne4
4 days with some rainfall in October in Cayenne4
11 days with some rainfall in November in Cayenne11
18 days with some rainfall in December in Cayenne18
Sea temperature °C
27°C sea temperature in January in Cayenne27
27°C sea temperature in February in Cayenne27
27°C sea temperature in March in Cayenne27
27°C sea temperature in April in Cayenne27
27°C sea temperature in May in Cayenne27
28°C sea temperature in June in Cayenne28
28°C sea temperature in July in Cayenne28
28°C sea temperature in August in Cayenne28
28°C sea temperature in September in Cayenne28
28°C sea temperature in October in Cayenne28
28°C sea temperature in November in Cayenne28
27°C sea temperature in December in Cayenne27

The French Guiana weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Cayenne.

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French Guiana travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting French Guiana from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around French Guiana.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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French Guiana travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to French Guiana with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in French Guiana, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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French Guiana FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to French Guiana including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to French Guiana?

French Guiana is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for French Guiana.

Check out Regional Health Agency, French Guiana for more information.

What is the time difference between French Guiana and the UK?

The time difference between French Guiana and the UK is UK time-3 hours.

What is the main language spoken in French Guiana?

The main language spoken in French Guiana is French.

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What is the currency in French Guiana?

The currency in French Guiana is the Euro (EUR).

Which plugs are used in French Guiana?

French Guiana uses electrical plug type C + E (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in French Guiana?

They drive on the right side of the road in French Guiana.

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