, as temperatures are high all year round and there is no dry season. However, there are two wetter periods, from November to January and from late April to mid-August, and two relatively dry seasons, in February-March and September-October.
The city is the capital of Guyana and is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, at almost 7 degrees north latitude, on the banks of the Demerara River. About 20 km (12 mi) to the west is the delta of the Essequibo River, the largest in the country.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
29.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
17.8 °C in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
238.9 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
18.5 °C in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
126.7 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17.9 °C in March 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
100.2 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
18.5 °C in April 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
142 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.9 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
19.3 °C in May 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
35.7 °C in May 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
287 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
20.2 °C in June 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in June 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
303.1 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20.5 °C in July 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
34.2 °C in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
281.8 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.1 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
18.3 °C in August 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C. However, it reached
36.7 °C in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
166.9 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
23 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in September 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
36.5 °C in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
92.2 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.7 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C. However, it dropped to
19.7 °C in October 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
35.4 °C in October 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
69.2 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
20 °C in November 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
35.8 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
196.8 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.3 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
18.6 °C in December 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
34.5 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
276.3 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.