Climate Insights for Mahaica
Unity - Vereeniging, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Climate Overview
The climate in Mahaica is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,504 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mahaica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mahaica sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mahaica is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 98.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Mahaica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mahaica sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Mahaica 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 3°C between highs and lows.Mahaica has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Mahaica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,504 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 420 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 93 mm. That's 327 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.Mahaica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 98.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 16.5 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 3.7 in. That's 12.9 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
Mahaica is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 17km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Mahaica is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mahaica 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 Mahaica 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.