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Parika
Fort Zeelandia
Fort Zeelandia
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana

Parika

Parika is a village in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,081. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now32°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population4,081
Local time10:37
6.84° N, 58.43° WElevation 10 mUTC−4 · Guyana Time
The year in Parikaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month108mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Parika at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in September

Coolest month24°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

265 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

96 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

September

Monuments nearby1+

within 11 km

Weather in Parika

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
32°C

Rain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 56%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°26°1.7 mm
Fri23 Oct32°25°3.2 mm
Sat24 Oct32°25°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct32°26°7.7 mm
Mon26 Oct33°25°2.8 mm
Tue27 Oct33°25°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°26°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct32°26°2.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°27°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°27°5.8 mm

When to go to Parika

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585856514846505149495055
High27°27°28°28°28°28°28°29°29°29°28°27°
Low24°24°24°25°25°24°24°25°25°25°25°24°
Rain (mm)23310896163308322265188108108153239
Wet days201618232930302417212528
Sea27°27°27°28°28°28°29°29°29°29°29°28°

What's on in Parika

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Parika

All monuments

Outdoors around Parika

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
End 4Viewpoints
6.5 km
Barnwell 2Viewpoints
7.4 km

Nature around Parika

Nature in Guyana

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Guyana seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Parika

Eclipses and meteor showers

Parika from above

Getting to Parika

Eugene F. Correia International AirportOGL
36 km
Cheddi Jagan International AirportGEO
42 km
Kaieteur AirportKAI
219 km
Parika StellingLeguan Stelling
2.9 km
Ferry TerminalAnil Boat Service · Supenaam Ferry Stelling
2.9 km

Places near Parika

Places with a climate like Parika

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Parika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Parika.
What is the hottest month in Parika?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Parika?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Parika?
July is the wettest month with about 265 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Parika?
The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 27°C.