Climate
Weather in Guyana is typically hot with average daily temperatures of 27oC and it remains warm during the night. The north of the country experiences two wet seasons - from May to June and December to February. The south and the Rupununi has only one wet season - from May to July.
Below are two graphs showing average 24-hour temperature and rainfall for Georgetown, Santa Elena (in Venezuela) and London for comparison. The climate in Santa Elena is representative of that in the Guyanese interior, unfortunately no climate data was available for this region of Guyana.
Average 24-hour Temperature (in oC)
Average Rainfall (in mm)
Festivals & Holidays
Republic day is the 23rd of February, and celebrations usually last for about a week.
Currency
The local currency is the Guyanese dollar. Current exchange rates are available via MATAF currency converter or the OANDA currency converter. It's not advisable to try to acquire Latin American currency before travelling, if a currency is available in high street banks or exchange outlets the exchange rate is usually very poor. You can change US dollar cash or travellers checks locally and obtain cash advances via ATMs in most towns and cities. We'd advise that you tell your bank you intend to use your card abroad before you set off.
Visas
British citizens can find up-to-date information on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. Citizens of other countries should consult their embassy before travel.
Vaccinations
We recommend that you always check with your own travel clinic or health professional before you travel, for advice specific to your requirements. The NHS Fit For Travel website contains for up-to-date health advice and lists the common vaccinations for travellers to Guyana.