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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 49/100

Georgetown in May

Mixed · 49/100Beach 71/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation296 mm29 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
6.80° N, 58.16° WElevation 3 mUTC−4 · Guyana Time
When to goGeorgetown · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49May
Best timeJan–Mar
May: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Georgetown averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 296 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 46%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Georgetown. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 18:03 local time, giving 12 h 26 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 7 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%73%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Guyana's best in May

Where to go in May
New Amsterdam
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New Amsterdam

East Berbice-Corentyne
28°May high
29wet days
47score
New Amsterdam
Rosignol
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Rosignol

Mahaica-Berbice
28°May high
29wet days
47score
Rosignol
·Questions

Georgetown in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Georgetown?

May scores 49/100 for Georgetown, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Georgetown in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Georgetown in May?

Georgetown receives about 296 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Georgetown in May?

The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.