Climate guide for Georgetown, Guyana

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About Georgetown

Georgetown is the logistical and cultural starting point for most Guyana itineraries, but it deserves its own focused day. Stabroek Market, St George's Cathedral, the National Museum, botanical gardens, historic wooden buildings, and sections of the seawall reveal different layers of the city. Heat, sudden rain, drainage, and traffic shape how much can be covered on foot. Use a licensed local guide or trusted transport for an efficient route, keep valuables unobtrusive in crowded areas, and do not schedule an interior flight immediately after a tight city transfer.

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Travel Tips

Best time & timing
Check monthly climate scores for Georgetown before finalizing your trip dates for optimal outdoor comfort.
Getting around
Plan local transport and transfers in Georgetown early, especially during peak travel months in Guyana.
Packing advice
Pack layerable clothing suitable for sightseeing exploration in Georgetown's climate conditions.

Things to do in Georgetown

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When to visit Georgetown: the short answer

The best time to visit Georgetown is March, followed by September, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 27°C with 78 mm of rain and about 20 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are May, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, July is the strongest of the low-rate months at 3.4/10.

Across the year Georgetown swings from 27°C in January to 29°C in September, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 60 mm in September to 342 mm in May. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Georgetown is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (29°C). Coolest: January (27°C). Driest: September (60 mm). Wettest: May (342 mm).

Georgetown month by month

January in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.6/10

January averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 140 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

February in Georgetown — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

February averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March in Georgetown — the year's strongest window

Best window · 6/10

March averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Georgetown at 6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

April averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 144 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Georgetown — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.2/10

May averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

342 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Georgetown — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

June in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

June averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

318 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Georgetown — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

July in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.4/10

July averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

264 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Georgetown — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

August averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 124 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Georgetown — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

September averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

October in Georgetown — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

November in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.4/10

November averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 181 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Georgetown — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

December averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 176 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Georgetown — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Georgetown, Guyana?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Georgetown are March, September, February. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 6.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Georgetown year-round?
Georgetown has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 27°C in January to 29°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.2 and 6.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Georgetown?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Georgetown are May (3.2/10), June (3.3/10), July (3.4/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Georgetown?
May is the wettest month in Georgetown, averaging about 342 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 60 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Georgetown?
August sees the most sun in Georgetown, with about 24 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Georgetown a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Georgetown is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, September, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Georgetown calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Georgetown: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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