Weather & climate · Georgetown
Best Time to Visit Guyana
February to April and September to October
The best time to visit Guyana is February to April and September to October, when daytime highs in Georgetown are around 27–29°C. November to January and May to August are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and May the wettest with about 315 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: September
25°C
Coldest nights: February
2303 mm
Rain per year
315 mm
Wettest: May
Guyana weather by month
- Jan27°C25°C181 mm
- Feb27°C25°C117 mm
- Mar28°C26°C94 mm
- Apr28°C26°C144 mm
- May28°C26°C315 mm
- Jun28°C26°C314 mm
- Jul28°C26°C302 mm
- Aug28°C27°C193 mm
- Sep29°C27°C102 mm
- Oct29°C27°C103 mm
- Nov28°C27°C181 mm
- Dec28°C26°C257 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 25°C | 181 mm | 80% | 59% | Good |
| February | 27°C | 25°C | 117 mm | 79% | 62% | Best time |
| March | 28°C | 26°C | 94 mm | 78% | 58% | Best time |
| April | 28°C | 26°C | 144 mm | 80% | 65% | Best time |
| May | 28°C | 26°C | 315 mm | 84% | 73% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 26°C | 314 mm | 85% | 73% | Good |
| July | 28°C | 26°C | 302 mm | 84% | 65% | Good |
| August | 28°C | 27°C | 193 mm | 83% | 56% | Good |
| September | 29°C | 27°C | 102 mm | 82% | 52% | Best time |
| October | 29°C | 27°C | 103 mm | 82% | 61% | Best time |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 181 mm | 83% | 63% | Good |
| December | 28°C | 26°C | 257 mm | 82% | 63% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Georgetown (6.8, -58.15). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Guyana have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guyana?
February to April and September to October. The best time to visit Guyana is February to April and September to October, when daytime highs in Georgetown are around 27–29°C. November to January and May to August are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and May the wettest with about 315 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Guyana?
September, with average highs of 29°C in Georgetown.
What is the coldest month in Guyana?
February, when nights drop to about 25°C and days reach 27°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guyana?
May with about 315 mm; March is the driest (94 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Guyana?
May is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 315 mm of rain.
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