Travel advisory · GuyanaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Guyana.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
Also named by one government: Northwest near the Venezuelan border (France), Suriname border area (Corentyne river mouth) (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Normal precautions; no specific advice against travel | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 3: Reconsider Travel | Aug 26, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No travel warning; precautions advised against violent crime | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution due to high levels of crime | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | vigilance renforcée (increased caution) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Guyana
Kaieteur Falls, the Rupununi savanna and rainforest, with Georgetown on the Atlantic coast and few roads between regions.
Guyana is an Atlantic coast country in northern South America, bordered by Suriname, Brazil and Venezuela. It is the only English-speaking country on the South American mainland, and most of its interior is rainforest. Georgetown, the capital, is a coastal city of wooden colonial buildings and canals. Inland, the Rupununi is open savanna, and Kaieteur Falls drops in one sheer plunge from the Potaro plateau.
People go for Kaieteur Falls, the Rupununi savanna and the Iwokrama Forest. The trip suits travelers who are comfortable with small planes, long road distances and simple lodges outside Georgetown. Flights into the interior are short but depend on weather. A week covers the coast and one inland area. About two weeks lets you add the Rupununi and the forest. Guyana has two rainy seasons, so check the timing before you book.
Five things to know before Guyana
- Check how long your visa-free stay is
UK and Canadian citizens need no visa. UK advice says visitors normally get 30 days, while Canada's says tourists can stay up to 90, so confirm your permitted stay on arrival and with Guyana's immigration service. Visas and entry
- Book Kaieteur Falls on a small-plane day trip
There is no practical road to Kaieteur, so most visitors fly from Georgetown's Ogle airport in a light aircraft. Flights leave only with enough passengers and can be cancelled by weather.
- Carry a yellow fever certificate if you need one
Proof of vaccination is required if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk. Canada's government also advises the vaccine for your own protection; ask a travel clinic.
- Plan the interior around the rainy seasons
The long rains run from about May to August and a shorter wet spell falls around December. Roads to the Rupununi can flood, so leave slack in the plan.
- Remember traffic drives on the left
Guyana drives on the left, unlike its neighbors. Georgetown taxis are cheap; agree the fare before you get in, as there are no meters.
Guyana travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Visa-free stays, extensions and yellow fever rules.
Read the guideTravel insuranceEvacuation cover for remote rainforest lodges.
Read the guideGetting aroundLight aircraft, river boats and the road south.
Read the guideMoney and costsCash for the interior, cards in Georgetown.
Read the guide
When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°ShowersJanuaryRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 155 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- FebruaryRain17 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°DrierFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier
- MarchRain19 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°DrierMarchRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier
- AprilRain22 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Warm, humidAprilRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 186 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, humid
- MayRain30 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Long rainsMayRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 397 mm
- Rainy days
- 30
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Long rains
- JuneRain30 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low23°Long rainsJuneRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 417 mm
- Rainy days
- 30
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Long rains
- JulyRain31 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Long rainsJulyRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 368 mm
- Rainy days
- 31
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Long rains
- AugustRain27 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Rain easingAugustRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 238 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain easing
- SeptemberRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low23°Dry, hotSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 159 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Dry, hot
- OctoberRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low23°Dry, hotOctoberRain
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 173 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Dry, hot
- NovemberRain24 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Mostly dryNovemberRain
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 227 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mostly dry
- DecemberRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Short rainsDecemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 299 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Short rains
Average daily high and low in Georgetown, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Guyana
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
31
- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 60%
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 98%
Georgetown
04:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today32°27°98%Monday: Rain. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Tue31°28°57%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Wed32°27°69%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Thu32°27°61%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Fri32°27°78%Friday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Sat33°27°75%Saturday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 75%.
- Sun32°27°86%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 86%.
Updated 04:19 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 209.6 GYD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Guyana
Guyana FAQ
Do I need a visa for Guyana?
UK and Canadian citizens can visit without a visa. UK advice says visitors normally get 30 days and can ask for an extension, while Canada's says up to 90 days; confirm your permitted stay with Guyana's immigration service.
How do I get to Kaieteur Falls?
By light aircraft from Georgetown, usually as a day trip of a few hours on the ground. Overland treks take several days with a guide.
Is English spoken in Guyana?
Yes. English is the official language, and Guyanese Creole is widely spoken, which makes Guyana easier to plan than its neighbors for many visitors.
How many days do I need in Guyana?
A week covers Georgetown, a Kaieteur flight and three or four nights at a lodge in the Rupununi or Iwokrama forest.
When is the best time to visit Guyana?
September to November and February to March are the drier spells. The long rains from May to August make interior roads hard going.