Climate Insights for Friendship

Wakenaam, Essequibo Islands, Guyana

Hottest
September
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
June
370 mm rain14.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Friendship is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,409 mm of precipitation falls per year. Friendship receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Friendship sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Friendship is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 94.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Friendship receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Friendship sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°F
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Min

Friendship has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Friendship has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 152mmFebPrecipitation: 113mmMarPrecipitation: 115mmAprPrecipitation: 166mmMayPrecipitation: 331mmJunPrecipitation: 370mmJulPrecipitation: 274mmAugPrecipitation: 167mmSepPrecipitation: 103mmOctPrecipitation: 140mmNovPrecipitation: 217mmDecPrecipitation: 262mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inMarPrecipitation: 4.5inAprPrecipitation: 6.5inMayPrecipitation: 13inJunPrecipitation: 14.6inJulPrecipitation: 10.8inAugPrecipitation: 6.6inSepPrecipitation: 4.1inOctPrecipitation: 5.5inNovPrecipitation: 8.5inDecPrecipitation: 10.3in
Precipitation

Friendship is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,409 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 370 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 103 mm. That's 267 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Friendship is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 14.6 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4.1 in. That's 10.5 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Friendship is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Friendship is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Friendship based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Friendship based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
29 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
331 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
370 mm14.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
274 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
31 °C87 °F
8 km/h5 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
103 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
31 °C88 °F
10 km/h6 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
217 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
262 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in