Georgetown weather in August
In August, Georgetown sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 161 mm of rain across 25.5 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Georgetown's 2nd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Georgetown's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 161 mm
- 25.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 5:50 AM – 6:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.34 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Georgetown is capital city of Guyana.
- Density
- 1,592/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1781
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical August day in Georgetown reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C warmer than July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 30 | 25 |
How August really feels in Georgetown
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Georgetown weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 24° | 160 | 23.5 | 11.6 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 24° | 105 | 18.3 | 11.8 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 28° / 24° | 94 | 18.6 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 25° | 130 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 4.4 |
| May | 28° / 25° | 253 | 26.5 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 28° / 24° | 315 | 29.1 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 28° / 24° | 241 | 29.4 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 161 | 25.5 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 96 | 18.2 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 30° / 26° | 108 | 19.3 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 179 | 23.8 | 11.7 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 207 | 27.1 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 49 | 51 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 52 | 48 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 66 | 34 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 68 | 32 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 69 | 31 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Georgetown gets around 161 mm of rain over 25.5 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 82% and peaks near 90% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 |
| 2 | 90 |
| 3 | 90 |
| 4 | 90 |
| 5 | 89 |
| 6 | 89 |
| 7 | 89 |
| 8 | 89 |
| 9 | 88 |
| 10 | 88 |
| 11 | 88 |
| 12 | 87 |
| 13 | 87 |
| 14 | 87 |
| 15 | 86 |
| 16 | 86 |
| 17 | 85 |
| 18 | 85 |
| 19 | 84 |
| 20 | 82 |
| 21 | 81 |
| 22 | 79 |
| 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 74 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 71 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 30 | 67 |
| 31 | 66 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppressive (%) | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 |
| Miserable (%) | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 71 | 29 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 63 | 37 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 54 | 46 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Wind in August
Winds average 10 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:50 AM to 5:49 AM, and sunset from 6:08 PM to 5:57 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:08 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:07 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:06 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:04 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:04 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:03 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:03 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:03 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:02 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:02 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:00 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 5:59 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 5:59 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:49 | 5:58 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:58 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:57 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 5:49 | 5:57 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.34 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.25 kWh/m² to a high of 5.78 kWh/m² in September across the year — August's 5.34 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Georgetown?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Georgetown.
What to pack for Georgetown in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Georgetown sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 26 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Georgetown in August
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Georgetown in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Georgetown peaks around March 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Georgetown in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Georgetown is worst in April — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (August, 12 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 14 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Georgetown?
Georgetown sits at 6.8°N, 58.2°W, 3 m above sea level, in Guyana. The nearest listed city is Parika, 30 km away.
Topography around Georgetown
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Georgetown.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Georgetown has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 25 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 287 m.
The land around Georgetown is covered by artificial surfaces (43%) and water (24%) within 3 km, water (42%) within 16 km, and trees (44%) and water (36%) within 80 km.
Guyana travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / D / G
- 240 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $32,414
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2011
- Safe drinking water
- 67%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 22.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Georgetown (6.8045°, -58.1553°, elevation 3 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).