Georgetown
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Armed robberies in commercial and shopping districts
- High crime rates in specific areas such as Tiger Bay, Albouystown, Sophia, and Agricola
- Frequent pickpocketing around the Stabroek Market area
- Updated health risks and healthcare guidance for travelers
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Georgetown month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Georgetown 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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Previously
- Documented history · 1748
In 1748, Governor Laurens Storm van 's Gravesande built a guard post at the mouth of the Demerara River.
- Documented history · 1782
The town was established in 1782 during a brief occupation by the French of the Dutch colony of Demerara.
- Documented history · 1784
The original name of Longchamps was changed to Stabroek in 1784, after Nicholaas Geelvinck (1732 — 1787), Lord of Stabroek, the then President of the Dutch West India Company.
- Documented history · 1789
In 1789, the population was 780 people of which 239 were whites, however the town rapidly started to grow and by 1807 had a population of around 8,500 people.
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01 · OverviewGeorgetown, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Georgetown took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Georgetown
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Georgetown
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Georgetown
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Georgetown
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Georgetown
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Georgetown
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Frequently Asked Questions about Georgetown
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01 · Q&AWhere is Georgetown located and what are its coordinates?
Georgetown is situated in Guyana at geographic coordinates 6.8045, -58.1553, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Georgetown?
Georgetown has a recorded population of approximately 235,017 and observes the America/Guyana time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Georgetown?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Georgetown include EN-GY, with GYD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Georgetown?
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