Climate guide for Kaieteur Falls, Guyana

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Kaieteur Falls

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About Kaieteur Falls

Kaieteur is a protected wilderness site, not a roadside viewpoint. Most visitors arrive on a small-aircraft excursion, then follow park staff along short forest trails to designated overlooks above the single-drop waterfall. Flight operation, visibility, water volume, and time on the ground depend on weather and aviation conditions, so the experience cannot be guaranteed to a rigid schedule. Book through a licensed operator, stay behind every barrier, and never approach an unprotected edge or disturb the park's specialized plants and wildlife for a photograph.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are September, October, January: September peaks at 6.5/10, while May drops to 5.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack
24°C and 105 mm of rain shape a typical September here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Budget timing
The lowest rates fall in January; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (5.9/10).

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When to visit Kaieteur Falls: the short answer

The best time to visit Kaieteur Falls is September, followed by October, January. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: September averages 24°C with 105 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are May, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, April is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.2/10.

Across the year Kaieteur Falls swings from 22°C in January to 24°C in September, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 103 mm in October to 406 mm in May. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Kaieteur Falls 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 (24°C). Coolest: January (22°C). Driest: October (103 mm). Wettest: May (406 mm).

Kaieteur Falls month by month

January in Kaieteur Falls — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

January averages 22°C (72°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

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 5.9/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.5/10 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 Kaieteur Falls — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

February averages 23°C (73°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 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 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.

March in Kaieteur Falls: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in March, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

173 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

April in Kaieteur Falls — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

April averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

235 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

May in Kaieteur Falls — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5/10

At 23°C (74°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 406 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Kaieteur Falls — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Kaieteur Falls — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

June averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

394 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 5.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

July in Kaieteur Falls — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

July averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

311 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 5.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

August in Kaieteur Falls — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

At 24°C (74°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 240 mm, but with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

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

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

September in Kaieteur Falls — the year's strongest window

Best window · 6.5/10

At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

105 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.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kaieteur Falls at 6.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

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

October in Kaieteur Falls: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

October averages 24°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 103 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 6.5/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

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

November in Kaieteur Falls — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

November averages 24°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 141 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 5.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 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.

December in Kaieteur Falls — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

185 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Kaieteur Falls, Guyana?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Kaieteur Falls are September, October. September is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 6.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Kaieteur Falls year-round?
Kaieteur Falls has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 22°C in January to 24°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.0 and 6.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Kaieteur Falls?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Kaieteur Falls are May (5.0/10), June (5.1/10), July (5.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Kaieteur Falls?
May is the wettest month in Kaieteur Falls, averaging about 406 mm of rainfall. October is the driest, at roughly 103 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Kaieteur Falls?
July sees the most sun in Kaieteur Falls, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Kaieteur Falls a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Kaieteur Falls is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (September, October) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Kaieteur Falls calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Kaieteur Falls: 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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