Guyana
Plan a visit or move to Guyana with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Saturday, September 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Guyana?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should be aware of health risks such as tropical diseases and ensure they have appropriate vaccinations and medical insurance; access to quality medical care may be constrained.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Health risks (e.g., malaria, dengue)
- Limited healthcare infrastructure in remote areas
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Guyana month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Guyana are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and June the wettest (about 373 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9 | 24.2 | 136 | 10.9 |
| February | 27.9 | 24.5 | 121 | 10.8 |
| March | 28.5 | 24.8 | 108 | 11.3 |
| April | 28.8 | 25.0 | 166 | 10.5 |
| May | 28.5 | 24.7 | 342 | 9.5 |
| June | 28.4 | 24.3 | 373 | 9.6 |
| July | 28.9 | 24.2 | 313 | 10.8 |
| August | 29.8 | 24.8 | 196 | 11.3 |
| September | 30.5 | 25.6 | 129 | 11.3 |
| October | 30.3 | 25.8 | 142 | 10.7 |
| November | 29.4 | 25.1 | 206 | 10.1 |
| December | 28.3 | 24.5 | 265 | 10.1 |
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People and places shaping Guyana
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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026Past and future events in Guyana
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01 · OverviewGuyana, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Guyana took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Guyana
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Guyana
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Guyana
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06 · TravelTravelling through Guyana
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Guyana
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Guyana
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Frequently Asked Questions about Guyana
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Guyana?
The capital of Guyana is Georgetown, and the total national population is estimated at 779,004.
02 · Q&AWhere is Guyana located and what is its total area?
Guyana is located in South America, spanning an area of approximately 214,970 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Guyana?
The official currency is Dollar (GYD) and the recognized languages include en-GY.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Guyana?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Guyana include Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam, Anna Regina, Corriverton.
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