Our verdict
The best time to visit Guyana is October
The warmest month of the year in Georgetown, Guyana is October, where the average maximum temperature gets to around 33℃ (92℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 34℃ (94℉) on the hottest days of summer. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Georgetown is around 21℃ (69℉). Temperatures can often differ in other locations in Guyana, so be sure to continue reading if you plan on visiting elsewhere.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Guyana during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.
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Guyana seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Guyana is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Guyana
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Georgetown | October | ↑↓ | 29℃22℃ | 29℃22℃ | 30℃22℃ | 31℃23℃ | 30℃23℃ | 30℃23℃ | 31℃22℃ | 32℃23℃ | 33℃23℃ | 33℃23℃ | 32℃23℃ | 30℃23℃ |
Top FAQs
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