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Destination Guides - South America / Guyana
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| There are high levels of crime generally and the capital does experience some violent crime. The FCO has posted warning notices on its website advising against travel to certain parts of the country. You should check this before travel. Do not draw attention to yourself or carry valuables or expensive items. Do not walk about at night, use a taxi instead. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Typhoid and carry proof of vaccination against Yellow Fever if travelling from an infected country. Malaria is also present. HIV/AIDS is high. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
29 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
30 |
32 |
32 |
31 |
30 |
29 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
20 |
12 |
18 |
14 |
29 |
30 |
25 |
17 |
8 |
7 |
15 |
28 |
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| The climate is tropical and the temperature barely fluctuates all year. Expect extremely heavy rainfall and high humidity almost all year. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Georgetown, Guyana
| Friday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 25°C (77°F), Wind Direction: SSE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 05:43GYT, Sunset: 17:54GYT |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 30°C (86°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 74%, Sunrise: 05:43GYT, Sunset: 17:54GYT |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 80%, Sunrise: 05:43GYT, Sunset: 17:53GYT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Dress conservatively, tourists are still relatively uncommon. |
| Getting Around |
| Internal flights are the most reliable mode of transport. Roads are limited to the eastern side and journeys will be slow as ferries have to be taken across rivers. Use scheduled ferry services. Taxis are the safest way to travel. Minibuses should be avoided due to their poor safety record. Flash floods are common during the heavy rains. Be aware the borders with Suriname and Venezuela are in dispute. No rail services are available. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| Christian, Muslim and Hindu festivals are celebrated. Muslim holidays for 2010 include: the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday on 3 March (not celebrated by all), Ramadam which commences from sunset on 11 August and culminates with Eid al-Fitr on 10 September, the Feast of the Sacrifice, Eid al-Adha on 17 November, and Ashura on 16 December. The main Christian holidays for 2010 include: Lent which commences on 17 February, Easter from 2-5 April and Christmas Day on 25 December. The main Hindu holidays for 2010 include: Holi on 28 February, Dussera on 17 October and Diwali on 5 November. Other holidays include New Year on 1 January, Labour Day on 1 May, Indian Arrival Day on 5 May, Independence Day on 26 May, Caricom Day on 7 July, Freedom Day on 4 August and Liberation Day on 28 November. |
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| Religion |
| Christian, Hindu and some Muslim |
| Visa Requirements |
| Visas are not required for stays of up to 30 days. The current departure fee is G$4,000/ £13/ US$20 and must be paid in cash (Guyana dollars, Sterling or US dollars). |
| British Embassy Details |
| PO Box 10849, 44 Main Street, Georgetown. Tel: (592) 226 5881 |
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