When is the best time to visit Guyana?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Bartica: September & February; Georgetown: February & March; Kaieteur Falls: September & October.

Which month is best overall in Guyana?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Guyana, the strongest months are February, March, September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Guyana does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Guyana: Bartica, Georgetown, Kaieteur Falls.

How are the Guyana travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Guyana: Weather by Month

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About Guyana

Guyana sits on the northern coast of South America but looks culturally to the Caribbean, with rainforest covering most of the country inland. Kaieteur Falls on the Potaro river, the Rupununi savanna with its ranches and wildlife, and Georgetown's wooden colonial architecture are the main highlights. Travel is easiest in the dry months around February to April and September to October, while the wetter seasons swell rivers and close some interior roads.

Did you know?

Guyana is the only South American country where English is the official language.
Kaieteur Falls drops about 226 metres, one of the tallest single-drop waterfalls in the world.
Most of the country is rainforest, and it is one of the best places to see giant river otters and jaguars.

Weather

Guyana: weather by month

Warmest month: September (28°C). Wettest: June (402 mm). Best overall score: February (5.4/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	26°C	170 mm	30	4.8/10
February	26°C	128 mm	27	5.4/10
March	27°C	122 mm	30	5.4/10
April	27°C	185 mm	28	4.4/10
May	26°C	387 mm	25	3.9/10
June	26°C	402 mm	27	4.0/10
July	26°C	302 mm	30	3.9/10
August	27°C	204 mm	31	4.0/10
September	28°C	104 mm	30	5.1/10
October	28°C	161 mm	30	4.1/10
November	27°C	195 mm	29	4.1/10
December	26°C	256 mm	29	4.0/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 3.9/10 in July to 5.4/10 in February; the safest picks are February, March, September.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 26°C and 128 mm of rain in February, with roughly 27 bright days. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in September; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (5.1/10).

Things to do in Guyana

Guyana. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Guyana?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Bartica: September & February; Georgetown: February & March; Kaieteur Falls: September & October.
Which month is best overall in Guyana?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Guyana, the strongest months are February, March, September. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Guyana does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Guyana: Bartica, Georgetown, Kaieteur Falls.
How are the Guyana travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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