Best Time to Visit Guyana
Best time to visit Guyana: February, March, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Guyana
Go in February, March, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Guyana month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 76° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 84° | 76° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 77° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 85° | 77° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 84° | 76° | 16,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 84° | 75° | 14,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 76° | 10,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 77° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 89° | 79° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 89° | 79° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 78° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 85° | 76° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Guyana compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Guyana.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname | 213 mi | 80°F | about the same | 85 in |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 351 mi | 80°F | about the same | 36 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Guyana is a country in South America. Guyana is a country in South America with its capital at Georgetown. It has a population of about 810.000. The capital is Georgetown.
Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Guyana with light showers. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 80°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Guyana is February, March, August, September and October. The climate is tropical. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 75°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Guyana today at 8.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Guyana right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:37 PM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 88° / 80°
Light showers · 88% rain · wind 12 mph
🌦️ 87° / 80°
Light showers · 95% rain · wind 11 mph
Quick facts about Guyana
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 6°48′4.7″N 58°9′18.4″W (6.8013, -58.1551) |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Population | 810.000 |
| Area | 83.000 sq mi |
| ISO code | GY |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | GUY |
| Currency | Guyanese dollar (GYD) |
| Languages | English |
| Calling code | +592 |
| Time zone | America/Guyana |
| Local time | 1:37 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | February, March, August, September and October |
| Climate | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Guyana?
Guyana is a country in South America. Its coordinates are 6.8013, -58.1551. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Guyana right now?
It is currently 86°F (30°C) with light showers. Humidity is 69% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Guyana?
February, March, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Guyana, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Guyana in?
Guyana observes America/Guyana (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:37 PM.
How many people live in Guyana?
Guyana has a population of approximately 810.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 1:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
