May · Guyana
Best time to visit Kaieteur Falls in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kaieteur Falls in May
Average temperature 23°C, 406 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 406 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Kaieteur Falls scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 406 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kaieteur Falls drops roughly 225 metres from the Potaro River inside Guyana's oldest national park, surrounded by remote Guiana Shield rainforest.
May in Kaieteur Falls — middling scores, decent value
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.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Kaieteur Falls — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kaieteur Falls in May?
- In May, Kaieteur Falls averages 23°C, 406 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Kaieteur Falls?
- May earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kaieteur Falls in May?
- Expect about 406 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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