Climate Insights for Georgetown

City of Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana

Hottest
September
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
June
387 mm rain15.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Georgetown is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,476 mm of precipitation falls per year. Georgetown receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Georgetown sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Georgetown is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 97.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Georgetown receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Georgetown sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°MarMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°F
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Georgetown has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°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 4°C between highs and lows.Georgetown has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 162mmFebPrecipitation: 126mmMarPrecipitation: 121mmAprPrecipitation: 181mmMayPrecipitation: 362mmJunPrecipitation: 387mmJulPrecipitation: 265mmAugPrecipitation: 164mmSepPrecipitation: 102mmOctPrecipitation: 127mmNovPrecipitation: 212mmDecPrecipitation: 267mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.4inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 4.8inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 14.3inJunPrecipitation: 15.2inJulPrecipitation: 10.4inAugPrecipitation: 6.4inSepPrecipitation: 4inOctPrecipitation: 5inNovPrecipitation: 8.3inDecPrecipitation: 10.5in
Precipitation

Georgetown is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,476 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 387 mm of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 102 mm. That's 284 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.Georgetown is a very wet location, receiving approximately 97.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15.2 in of rainfall. May and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4 in. That's 11.2 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/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Georgetown is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Georgetown is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 9mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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
28 °C82 °F
14 km/h9 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
29 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
181 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
362 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
11 km/h7 mph
387 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
9 km/h6 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h8 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
212 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
267 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in