Guyana
Guyana in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Guyana in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Guyana in May?
- Lethem is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (89°F) in May; Bartica is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Guyana in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Georgetown (28°C (82°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
32°
Lethem
Coolest
30°
Bartica
Driest
182 mm
Bartica
Warmest sea
28°
Georgetown
Across Guyana, May highs run from 30°C (86°F) (Bartica) to 32°C (89°F) (Lethem). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Georgetown.
Best places in Guyana in May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corriverton | 31° | 24° | 220 mm | — | 69 |
| Skeldon | 31° | 24° | 231 mm | — | 69 |
| New Amsterdam | 31° | 24° | 267 mm | — | 68 |
| Rose Hall | 31° | 24° | 221 mm | 28° | 68 |
| Rosignol | 31° | 24° | 243 mm | — | 68 |
| Rose Hall | 31° | 24° | 234 mm | — | 68 |
| Georgetown | 30° | 24° | 240 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Mabaruma | 30° | 23° | 202 mm | — | 67 |
| Anna Regina | 30° | 24° | 205 mm | — | 67 |
| Tuschen | 30° | 24° | 189 mm | — | 67 |
| Mahaica Village | 30° | 24° | 210 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Bartica | 30° | 23° | 182 mm | — | 49 |
| Parika | 30° | 24° | 189 mm | — | 49 |
| Linden | 30° | 23° | 327 mm | — | 47 |
| Mahdia | 31° | 23° | 371 mm | — | 45 |
| Lethem | 32° | 23° | 276 mm | — | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Guyana in May?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Bartica to 32° in Lethem.
Can you swim in Guyana in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Georgetown at about 28°.