The month in detail
What to expect in October
In October, Georgetown sees 30°C during the day with 6.9h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
October ranks 2 out of 12 months in Georgetown. Compared to September: 5 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
11.8h of daylight
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Georgetown is March (5.5/10), 0.1 pt higher than October.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Guyana
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyGuyanese Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthSeptember · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 74%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Georgetown ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
GuyanaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.5 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.80°N · 58.16°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Georgetown?
March is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 25.0°C lows, 6.4h of sunshine and 35.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Georgetown get in March?
Georgetown averages 6.4 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Georgetown?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Georgetown in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 25.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Georgetown good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Georgetown scores 4.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 5.3/10.
When should you avoid Georgetown?
May is the most difficult month to visit Georgetown, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.