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

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are February, March, September: February peaks at 5.4/10, while December drops to 3.9/10.
02Weather & what to pack
26°C and 128 mm of rain shape a typical February here. 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).

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When to visit Georgetown: the short answer

The best time to visit Georgetown is February, followed by March, September. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 26°C with 128 mm of rain and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, July.

Across the year Georgetown swings from 26°C in January to 28°C in September, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 104 mm in September to 402 mm in June. 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 1.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (28°C). Coolest: January (26°C). Driest: September (104 mm). Wettest: June (402 mm).

Georgetown month by month

January in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

January averages 26°C (79°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 170 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

February in Georgetown — the year's strongest window

Best window · 5.4/10

February averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 128 mm — wet for this destination — but about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Georgetown at 5.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

March in Georgetown: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.4/10

Days in March average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

122 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 5.4/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

April in Georgetown — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.4/10

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

Monthly rainfall reaches 185 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

May in Georgetown: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.9/10

Days in May average 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 387 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 5.4/10 for the best month here.

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, February is materially better in Georgetown — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Georgetown — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4/10

June averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

402 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with 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.

July in Georgetown: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.9/10

July averages 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

302 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.

Flexible dates? February scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Georgetown — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4/10

Days in August average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 84% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 204 mm, but with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 5.4/10 for the best month here.

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.

September in Georgetown — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

Days in September average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

104 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 5.4/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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.

October in Georgetown — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.1/10

October averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 161 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

November in Georgetown — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.1/10

November averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 195 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 5.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.

December in Georgetown: expect compromises

Hardest · 3.9/10

Days in December average 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 256 mm, but with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 5.4/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, February is materially better in Georgetown — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Georgetown, Guyana?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Georgetown are February, March, September. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 5.4/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 26°C in January to 28°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.9 and 5.4 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Georgetown?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Georgetown are May (3.9/10), July (3.9/10), December (3.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Georgetown?
June is the wettest month in Georgetown, averaging about 402 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 104 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Georgetown?
August sees the most sun in Georgetown, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 (February, March, September) 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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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