AI-generatedGeorgetown at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Sep · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 2,195 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Georgetown
Georgetown has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Georgetown is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3917:38
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:26–06:07 · evening 17:10–17:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 17:51–17:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Georgetown in October?
In October, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min05:39 – 17:38
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/Guyana
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Georgetown
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Georgetown ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.5 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From May to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.2° | 26.8° | 27.7° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.1° | 26.6° | 27.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.4° | warm |
| JuneJun | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 28.1° | 29.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.8° | 28.5° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Georgetown
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Georgetown, 67 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Georgetown
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Georgetown: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Georgetown has about 20 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Georgetown
How breezy and how cloudy Georgetown is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Georgetown typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Georgetown: variable cloud, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Georgetown
How often the day gets hot in Georgetown (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Georgetown has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Georgetown
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (24°), the warmest in October (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 27° | 24° | 27.2° | 6.7 h | 24 | 173 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 27° | 24° | 27.1° | 7.1 h | 20 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 28° | 25° | 27.4° | 7.5 h | 19 | 101 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 28° | 25° | 27.7° | 7.0 h | 22 | 152 |
| MayMay | 54 | 28° | 25° | 27.9° | 5.6 h | 27 | 292 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 28° | 24° | 28.0° | 5.5 h | 29 | 331 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 28° | 24° | 28.6° | 6.4 h | 30 | 248 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 29° | 25° | 29.3° | 7.8 h | 25 | 160 |
| SeptemberSep | 53 | 29° | 26° | 29.5° | 8.2 h | 18 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 29° | 26° | 29.4° | 8.0 h | 20 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 28° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.0 h | 24 | 183 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 27° | 25° | 27.9° | 6.3 h | 27 | 224 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
6.80° N, 58.16° W · 3 m · America/Guyana
Best time to visit Georgetown
The best time to visit Georgetown is from January to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in September it only reaches 29.5 °C. The wettest month is June with 331 mm of precipitation.
Georgetown through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Georgetown in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Georgetown in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Georgetown in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Georgetown in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Georgetown for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Georgetown
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Georgetown: score 63 against 53. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in February. The sun shines an hour less a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 53 | 63better |
| Day high | 29° | 27° |
| Night low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 27.1° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 hbetter | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 120 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Georgetown month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January27° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Georgetown is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in January63February27° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In February, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 120 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in February62March28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In March, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 101 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in March58April28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In April, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 152 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in April54May28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In May, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 292 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in May55June28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In June, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 331 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in June56July28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In July, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 248 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in July55August29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In August, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 160 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in August53September29° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In September, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 93 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in September53October29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In October, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in October55November28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 183 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
Georgetown in November59December27° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In December, Georgetown is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 224 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Georgetown.
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Georgetown vs. Paramaribo
In October the holiday weather in Georgetown and Paramaribo is about equally good (score 53 vs. 51). During the day Paramaribo is 1 °C warmer than Georgetown. The sea in Paramaribo is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Georgetown | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 53 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 15 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Feb |
Through the year
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Georgetown in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Georgetown has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during October half-term (score 53).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,220 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
The best time to visit Georgetown is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Georgetown?
The sea temperature in Georgetown ranges from 27.1 °C in February to 29.5 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Georgetown in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Georgetown?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Georgetown?
The wettest month is June with 331 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 93 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Georgetown get?
Georgetown gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.2 hours a day; in June there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Georgetown in?
Georgetown uses the time zone America/Guyana, at UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Georgetown?
A nonstop flight from London to Georgetown takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Georgetown?
Georgetown has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during October half-term (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 54, Summer holidays 55, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 61.
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