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Best time to visit Georgetown

Go inJanuary–February

September to November is the main dry season.

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Georgetown month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood29°CWetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGreat29°CWetQuietCheapestMashramani
MarchMixed29°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AprilGood30°CWetQuietCheapest–
MayMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JuneMixed29°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed30°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGood31°CWetQuietCheapestKaieteur Falls
OctoberGood31°CWetQuietCheapestKaieteur Falls
NovemberGood30°CWetQuietCheapestKaieteur Falls
DecemberMixed29°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Georgetown

  • February🎉 MashramaniRepublic Day carnival on 23 February.
  • Sep–Nov🌿 Kaieteur FallsAccessible on scenic flights year-round.

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in March, May–July and December.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Georgetown?

The best time to visit Georgetown is January–February. September to November is the main dry season.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Georgetown?

Fares to Georgetown stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Georgetown busiest?

Georgetown rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Georgetown?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C, and January the coolest at 29°C. The wettest period is all year round.

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