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Georgetown

Decide whether to visit or live in Georgetown, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Friday, September 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Georgetown?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.924.213610.9
February27.924.512110.8
March28.524.810811.3
April28.825.016610.5
May28.524.73429.5
June28.424.33739.6
July28.924.231310.8
August29.824.819611.3
September30.525.612911.3
October30.325.814210.7
November29.425.120610.1
December28.324.526510.1

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What is being reported around Georgetown

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People and places shaping Georgetown

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Research updated Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Past and future events in Georgetown

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2012 Guyanese census

    Recorded a population of 118,363 in Georgetown.

  2. Establishment of the American Embassy at Georgetown

    Established following the United States recognition of Guyana independence on May 26, 1966.

  3. Guyana National Museum establishment

    Established in Georgetown on February 13, 1868.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Georgetown has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • George III

    British monarch for whom Georgetown was named after being founded as a settlement by the British in 1781.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Georgetown yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Stabroek Market

    A busy and historic market located in Georgetown, Guyana.

  • St. George's Cathedral

    A prominent wooden cathedral located in Georgetown.

  • Guyana National Museum

    A museum established in Georgetown on February 13, 1868.

  • Herdmanston Lodge Hotel

    A lodging option located in Georgetown, situated close to the seawall.

  • National Assembly of Guyana

    Main government building located in Georgetown.

  • St George's Cathedral

    Described as reportedly the largest wooden building in the world, located in Georgetown.

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01 · Overview

Georgetown, in brief

Georgetown is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Georgetown took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Georgetown

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Georgetown

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Georgetown

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Georgetown

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Georgetown

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08 · Questions

Questions about Georgetown

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Frequently Asked Questions about Georgetown

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01 · Q&A

Where is Georgetown located and what are its coordinates?

Georgetown is situated in Guyana at geographic coordinates 6.8045, -58.1553 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Georgetown?

Georgetown has a recorded population of approximately 235,017 and observes the America/Guyana time zone (GYD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Georgetown?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Georgetown include en-GY, and the circulating currency is GYD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Georgetown?

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