Best Time to Visit Guyana
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Guyana.
Guyana does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around September (27.5°C / 81.5°F) and September (85 mm / 3.3 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers February–April and August–November, while the wetter half runs through May–July and December–January. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in September, and monthly rainfall from 85 mm / 3.3 in (September) to 330 mm / 13 in (June). Guyana's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within Guyana can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.5°C81.5°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
No month in Guyana fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guyana?
Guyana doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on September (driest, ~85 mm / 3.3 in) and September (warmest, 27.5°C / 81.5°F). Regional variation within Guyana can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in Guyana?
The rainy season in Guyana runs through May–July and December–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 175 mm / 6.9 in. The wettest single month is June, averaging 330 mm / 13 in.
What is the dry season in Guyana?
The drier half of the year in Guyana covers February–April and August–November, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 175 mm / 6.9 in. The driest single month is September with about 85 mm / 3.3 in.
What months should I avoid visiting Guyana?
The least comfortable months for travel in Guyana — based on our climate data — are January, February, May, June, July, December. These are Guyana's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 330 mm / 13 in in June, and temperatures bottom out at 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January.
Is there a shoulder season in Guyana?
Shoulder-season months in Guyana — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.